A good and fairly rare pair of nature
study bird tiles printed in dark brown and
painted in six bright colours. The similarity
with the popular Ollivant pair is quite
striking not least the very similar borders.
There are some others I have seen maybe half
a dozen diferent birds at first I thought
maybe Ollivant extended the range but now I
am inclined to think another manufacturer
sought to capitlaise on the popularity of
Ollivant's. This bids previuosly seen on
William Wood & Co. biscuit. Birds are fairly uncommon on mass-produced
victorian tiles perhaps as many people had
moved in to cities and birds in houses were
considered bad luck by some. When living in
the countryside in nineteenth century England
birds in the house were a common problem,
difficult to get out and liable to mess when
disturbed. Minton, Hollins & Co. produced
more bird tiles than any other many in
similar style to those by W. B. Simpson. Versos unmarked, clean, slightly
grubby/stained. Condition:Excellent Ref: 06716/7 Left tile: couple very tiny, a few minute rim
chips, perfect surface. Right tile: couple tiny, a few minute rim chips,
perfect surface. Marks to side edges not seen when installed in a
cast iron fireplace or otherwise framed.
Style: Nature study
Technique: Print & Tint
Manufacturer: William Wood*
Dimensions: 6" x 6"x 2
Date: circa 1895
Price: £160 (approx $205)
Ref: 06716/7
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