Barbotine, Patent Impressed and Gilded Tile by Doulton • Condition: Excellent • Price: £170 (approx $228) • Stock number: 06973 UK Special Delivery +£11 Europe Priority +£16 US and World Priority +£26 Currency Converter Ask a question Excellent condition, half a dozen very small/tiny rim chips, some minute rim chips, light surface marks but very clean and fresh and displays very well.   • Style: Floral • Technique: Barbotine stencil, gilded, patent impressed. • Maker: Marsden Tiles & Doulton & Co. • Dimensions: 6" x 6" • Date: 1890 (circa)   A rare tile, the design also seen with less complex decoration this a genuine feast of skills and techniques. On an impressed body, Doulton collectors widely believe this to be Slater's Patent (more correctly called Doulton & Slater's Patent) but it is in fact Marsden's Patent. The processes are different although the effect is similar, patents protect processes not the finished effect, indeed Marsden's Patent preceded Doulton & Slater's Patent and it is likely the latter observed the former and adapted it to the process more commonly used by the company. Anyway technical stuff aside it's a great tile, a lively and bright design in lively colours especially considering the limitations of slip decoration, and in nice condition, only occasional loss to the gilding (sometimes well worn) which catches the light beautifully. Excellent condition, half a dozen very small/tiny rim chips, some minute rim chips, light surface marks but very clean and fresh and displays very well.   Information Tiles For Sale Contacts Order Information