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Lot 211
A collection of eight Delft pottery tiles, 18th and later, Dutch, comprising examples painted with mythical sea creatures, in blue and white, tin glazed, together with a group of three manganese Delft tiles, each painted with men on horseback wielding swords, each approximately 13cm square, and an Iznik style tile, painted in polychrome, 11.5 x 13.5cm (9)Condition ReportKnocks and wear. Losses to the glaze. Some with crazing.
Lot 163
A Safavid cuerda seca glazed pottery tile, 17th/18th century, of square form and decorated in cobalt-blue, yellow, brown, green and white,23cm wideand another Safavid cuerda seca glazed pottery tile, 17th/18th century, similarly decorated on a white round, with a band of meandering foliage above floral sprays, 21cm wide (2)Condition ReportEach with small chips and losses to glaze.
Lot 435
A Persian relief moulded tile, 19th century, moulded and painted with four court figures before palaces, below a border of birds perched amongst foliage33 x 38cmPlease see further images.Under UV - small repair to top edge 2 x 1.5cm, with another shallow surface repair towards the left hand side 5 x 2cm, also top edgeThere is a firing crack left hand side, which is visible on the front and the back about halfway down. At the left hand edge the crack is wider and there is a small loss of glaze on the neck of the left hand female figure, the crack extends as far as the middle.Crazing to the glaze.Several anomalies to the glaze, mainly circular, which could be firing damage.Shallow chips along the top and bottom edges, consistent with an item of this age.On the bottom edge are two old rust marks and shallow grooves from being held in place with metal pins
Lot 90
An English terracotta encaustic floor tile, 15th Century, from the Dominican Priory of Blackfriars in Gloucester, decorated in cream slip with a quarter of a roundel, the outer edge inscribed 'Deo Dracias' Given to the current vendor by Elizabeth Eames (1918-2008), arguably one of the foremost authorities on Medieval tiles in Britain. Presented between 1966-1969 when archaeological excavations were conducted at the site of the Dominican Priory of Blackfriars in Gloucester, prior to development. Various tiles from the site are discussed in Elizabeth Eames 'Medieval Tiles: a Handbook', British Museum Press, 1968. The Gloucester Blackfriars is one of the most complete Dominican priories to survive from the Middle Ages in England.
Lot 830
THREE NINETEENTH CENTURY MINTON 'AESOP'S FABLES' TILES designed by John Moyr Smith, in blue and white, depicting 'The Hare and The Tortoise,' 'The Ape and The Cat,' and 'The Dog And His Shadow,' Minton manufacturers marks to the reverse, 15.5cm x 15.5cm (3) (Condition Report: crazing to all three, visible chips to some edges on both sides of the tile, some surface scratches)
Lot 887
A selection of assorted airline spoons ranging from United Airlines, Continental Airlines, Spanair and British Airways sold along with a Victoria and Albert Green Fish ceramic stand in original packaging and a Craven, Dunnill & Co Limited ceramic stand depicting the Jackfield Geometric & Encaustic Tile Works near Ironbridge Shropshire
Lot 85
A SANCAI-GLAZED 'WARRIOR' ROOF TILE Stoneware modelled as a warrior in armour, holding a stern expression and clenched fists, glazed green and amber with aubergine outlines, standing on a green-glazed curved tile, probably Ming dynasty 31cm high From a private Singapore family collection, acquired 1970s-1990s, and thence by descent This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration. Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale in the name of the owner, Loo Seh Chong.
Lot 95
TWO EARLY POTTERY WALL TILES A rectangular Han dynasty earthenware tile relief decorated in running dog; and a circular tile in the form of an amber-glazed mythical beast, likely a dragon, undecorated to rear showing iridescence 28 x 16cm (rectangular tile), and 14cm diameter (circular tile) From a private Singapore family collection, acquired 1970s-1990s, and thence by descent Condition Information: There is chipped section to the upper left of the dog, and there is significant loss to the circular tile This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration. Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale in the name of the owner, Loo Seh Chong.
Lot 322
"N.N.". The Blatant Beast Muzzl'd: or, Reflexions on a Late Libel, Entituled, The Secret History of the Reigns of K. Charles II and K. James II, first edition, initial advertisement f., trimmed at head, just shaving ruled border to tile and occasionally affecting headline/pagination, occasional spotting or light staining, lightly browned, contemporary sheep, later spine label, small hole to upper joint, some wear to lower cover, [Wing N28], 12mo, no printer, 1691. *** Rare, we can trace only a few copies at auction.
Lot 144
TWO IZNIK-STYLE KUTAHYA POTTERY TILES Ottoman Turkey, 19th centuryComprising a square pottery tile, underglaze-painted in cobalt blue, manganese purple, turquoise and bole red with black outlines on white ground, decorated with typical Ottoman Iznik tile motifs including red carnations, blue tulips, and cusped cartouches infilled with lotus flower scrolls; and another square pottery tile, painted in cobalt blue on white, the floral cusped cartouche design blurred as if it was transferred, reminiscent of early blue and white Iznik tiles.The largest 24.3cm x 24.5cmThe smallest 19.5cm x 19.5cm The largest 24.3cm x 24.5cm, the smallest 19.5cm x 19.5cm Qty: 2
Lot 143
AN OTTOMAN DAMASCUS POTTERY TILE WITH SPLIT PALMETTE SCROLLS Ottoman Syria, ca. 1580 - 1590Of square shape, underglaze-painted in cobalt blue, turquoise, green and manganese purple with black outlines against a milky white ground, the central field decorated with a cusped floral cartouche issuing two stems of peony blossoms, the borders with intertwined, confronted split palmettes trellis, encased within turquoise rules, with metal hanging wire with hoop at the back.23.5cm x 23cm For further reference on 16th-century Damascus tiles like the present example, please see Arthur Millner, Damascus Tiles: Mamluk and Ottoman Architectural Ceramics from Syria, 2015, cats. 6.60-61, pp. 270 - 271. Similar tiles can also be admired in the Arab Hall at Leighton House, London (ibidem, cat. 5.8, p. 221), mixed along 19th-century examples designed by the renowned British Arts and Crafts potter William de Morgan. 23.5cm x 23cm Qty: 1
Lot 145
TWO OTTOMAN DAMASCUS POTTERY TILES AND OTHER TILE FRAGMENTS Mostly Damascus, Ottoman Syria and Spain or Morocco, mostly 16th centuryComprising two complete Ottoman Damascus square pottery tiles, underglaze-painted in cobalt blue, turquoise and green against a white ground, the designs outlined in black, featuring typical vegetal grids with arabesques, stylised lotus flower and rosette sprays, and foliage; three Ottoman Damascus rectangular fragmentary pottery tiles, underglaze-painted in cobalt blue, turquoise, and manganese purple against a milky white ground, featuring typical floral motifs with tulips, rosettes, and prunus blossoms, and arabesque medallions; an Hispano-Moresque cuerda seca square pottery tile, painted in ochre yellow, manganese purple, cobalt blue and green on white, decorated with a stellar geometric medallion; and four other pottery tile fragments. (10)The largest 22.8cm x 22.8cmThe smallest 5cm x 7cm The largest 22.8cm x 22.8cm, the smallest 5cm x 7cm Qty: 10
Lot 149
A SAFAVID CUERDA SECA POTTERY BORDER TILE Iran, 17th centuryOf narrow rectangular shape, painted in cobalt blue, yellow, green and turquoise with black outlines against a white ground, decorated with a scrolling floral meanders with split palmettes, stylised rosettes and lotus flowers.11.8cm x 23.2cm 11.8cm x 23.2cm Qty: 1
Lot 152
AN INDIAN POTTERY TILE WITH SPLIT PALMETTE SPIRAL Possibly Delhi Sultanates, Northern India or Multan, Sindh, Punjab, 15th - 16th centuryOf square shape, painted in cobalt blue and turquoise on a white ground, decorated in reserve with a typical spiralling design with white sinuous split palmette leaves and vegetal sprays on a cobalt blue background.17.3cm x 17.4cm The colour palette and overall design of this square tile is extremely similar to Multan pottery tiles produced in Sindh, Punjab, from the late 18th century onward. And yet, an identical pottery tile exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London (Room 137, Case Q, Shelf 4) ascribes it to the very early tile production of the Delhi Sultanates, dating back to the 1400 - 1500 period. 17.3cm x 17.4cm Qty: 1
Lot 147
AN IZNIK POTTERY TILE WITH A FLOWER VASE Ottoman Turkey, 17th centuryOf square shape, underglaze-painted in cobalt blue and turquoise on a milky white ground, decorated with a central vase issuing tulips and carnations, featuring a decorative cloudband motif in the middle of the flower stems, flanked by scrolling prunus blossoms and tall turquoise cypress trees, mounted on a black metal stand.The tile 24.5cm x 24.5cm, 28.5cm high including the stand Tiles like the present example have been dated to the 17th century, the later period of Iznik tiles production, mostly due to their prominent presence on the walls of 17th-century Ottoman buildings. They appear in the New Mosque (Yeni Camii), Istanbul, completed in 1663, as well as in the Aksungur Camii (Blue Mosque), Cairo, originally built in 1347 and restored under the Ottomans in 1652 - 1654. In 1666 - 1668, following an extensive refurbishment programme as a result of the 1574 fire, several walls of the Topkpaki Palace courtyards were also covered in such tiles (John Carswell, Mina Moraitou, and Melanie Gibson, Iznik Ceramics at the Benaki Museum, 2023, p. 215). For other similar examples, please see the Benaki Museum, Athens (acc. nos. 20283-20288, 20890) and the British Museum, London (accession no. OA+.10771.1-4). The tile 24.5cm x 24.5cm, 28.5cm high including the stand Qty: 2
Lot 150
THREE HEXAGONAL TURQUOISE MONOCHROME-GLAZED POTTERY TILES Kashan, Iran, 11th - 12th centuryComprising three pottery tiles of hexagonal shape, monochrome glazed in turquoise, following the standard canon of Medieval Iranian tiles, professionally mounted on hessian-lined boards fitted in a wooden frame.Each tile 25cm at its widest point, 76cm x 34cm including the frame Provenance: Chiswick Auctions, London, 16th July 2021, lot 278. Each tile 25cm at its widest point, 76cm x 34cm including the frame Qty: 3
Lot 141
A DUTCH DELFT ‘BLOEMPOT’ POTTERY TILE Delft, The Netherlands, 18th centuryOf square shape, underglaze-painted in cobalt blue, decorated with three blossoming stems or stylised floral bouquets on a plain milky white ground, the motif inspired by 17th-century flowerpot (bloempot) tiles aiming to imitate Chinese porcelain and Ottoman tiles, sought-after exotica pieces in 16th and 17th-century Holland, mounted and framed.18.7cm x 18.7cm, 23.5cm x 23.5cm including the frame 18.7cm x 18.7cm, 23.5cm x 23.5cm including the frame Qty: 1
Lot 619
* After Beatrix Potter. A group of 4 earthenware tiles with images from Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny, issued by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd, circa 1930, together 4 glazed handpainted earthenware tiles, each with a scene from The Tale of Benjamin Bunny and Peter Rabbit, including: Mrs Rabbit tells Peter to behave; Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail had bread and milk and blackberries for supper; Peter Rabbit; and Peter asks a mouse the way to the gate, after designs by Beatrix Potter, surfaces crazed, some loss to Mrs Rabbit's blue skirt, Peter Rabbit tile with chip to lower left corner (10 x 27 mm at widest point), remnants of cement to some tile edges, Carter and Made in England to versos, each tile 10 x 10.2 cmQTY: (4)NOTES:Provenance: Removed from around the fireplace of a stately home in West Sussex, when it was converted to apartments in 1990.Scarce. These tiles were commissioned by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd in 1930. They commissioned two artist's to handpaint the famous illustrations onto blank tiles they purchased from Carter and Co. (Poole Pottery), and Johnson and Minton. The tiles were advertised in Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd flyers as 'Tiles for the bathroom and fire hearth'.
Lot 813
Audrey Durnan for Chelsea PotteryTiledecorated with a purple flowersigned with initials25 x 25cm; and a Continental tile of two deer (2). Flower has a few/two or three small nicks to enamel at edges and a few surface scratches otherwise ok. Dear - has crazing to glaze. Hairlines. Chip to back bottom corner and few other smaller edge chips, otherwise ok.
Lot 379
A Barnard Bishop and Barnard cast iron fireplace designed by Thomas Jeckyll, central panel set with cast rectangular panel of Japanese mon, the side panels with passionflower tile panels, cast mark, 104 x 97cm (3) ProvenanceThe Cornish Collection LiteratureSusan Weber Soros & Catherine Arbuthnott Thomas Jeckyll Architect & Designer, 1827-1881, Yale page 214 figure 6-38 this design illustrated with a wooden mantelpiece.
Lot 100
A William De Morgan Sands End Pottery Raised Lion tile, modelled in low relief with two Heraldic lions on a chequered ground, glazed in blue, gold and bronze lustre, and a William De Morgan Late Fulham Period Tulip & Trellis tile, impressed factory mark, main restored, minor frit chips, second tile chipped rim, 15.8cm. square (2) LiteratureJon Catleugh William De Morgan Tiles, Trefoil, page 144 figure 225 for the original design (Raised Lion tile), page 97 plate IX (Tulip & Trellis tile), for comparable tiles. ProvenancePrivate collection of tiles.
Lot 91
A Pilkington's Viking Ship dust-pressed tile designed by Charles Francis Annesley Voysey, glazed in colours impressed P mark, 15.5cm. square ProvenanceThe Cornish Collection Literature Chris Blanchett 20th Century British Tiles, Schiffer Publishing, page 455 this actual tile illustrated. Fired Earth 1000 Years of Tiles in Europe, TACS/Richard Dennis Publishing, page 113 catalogue number 270 for an example illustrated. Karen Livingstone C.F.A Voysey Arts and Crafts Designer, V&A Publishing, page 292 for the original design illustrated and catalogue number 385 for comparable tiles illustrated. Angela & Barry Corbett Pilkington's Tiles 1891-2010, Pilkington Lancastrian Society, page 40 and also on the cover this design illustrated.British Art Pottery, Woolley and Wallis, 14th December 2017, lot 233 for a comparable tile.
Lot 86
'Three Little Pigs' a set of six Nursery Rhyme tiles designed by Walter Crane, painted in colours, framed, marks concealed, 94 x 17.5cm (frame), 15cm square, (tile) Catalogue notesWalter Crane's illustrated Three Little Pigs for 'New Toy Book', published by George Routledge & Sons in 1873 ProvenancePrivate collection of tiles.
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