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Title: I found this old tile, any info would be great ;)
Post by: hartnell1983 on June 16, 2015, 10:44:33 AM
I found this old tile when clearing out the barn, could it be minton or delft?
Any info would be great
Title: Re: I found this old tile, any info would be great ;)
Post by: mart on June 16, 2015, 02:20:10 PM
How big is the tile ??  Can we also see the back ??
Title: Re: I found this old tile, any info would be great ;)
Post by: KC on June 16, 2015, 02:54:32 PM
I would also like to know the dimension and what the back is like.

Could be a tile, or a hot plate trivet, etc....  Can't tell from the picture.
Title: Re: I found this old tile, any info would be great ;)
Post by: hartnell1983 on June 16, 2015, 03:39:31 PM
Its roughly 6x6in the back has a large ribbed like affect.
Title: Re: I found this old tile, any info would be great ;)
Post by: mart on June 17, 2015, 11:48:58 AM
The ribs would indicate that it would have been fixed to a wall or possibly a fireplace !! However many did use that type tile for a trivet if it came off of something or was an extra  !!
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Post by: KC on June 17, 2015, 05:31:47 PM
This would have been perfect on a fireplace.
Title: Re: I found this old tile, any info would be great ;)
Post by: fancypants on June 17, 2015, 05:35:22 PM
Sometimes found on back-splashes of old wash stands & kitchen counters too !
Title: Re: I found this old tile, any info would be great ;)
Post by: mart on June 18, 2015, 09:42:54 AM
Looks like transferware so not hand painted,, doubt that it is Minton or Delft !!
Title: Re: I found this old tile, any info would be great ;)
Post by: hartnell1983 on June 18, 2015, 11:54:10 AM
Ive been doing a little research and ive come across this one described as
 "Aesthetic Era | Aesthetic Movement Tile ~ Birds with Raspberries 1885.
Title: Re: I found this old tile, any info would be great ;)
Post by: mart on June 19, 2015, 03:26:16 PM
Looks like you found it !!  Many times these were used on fireplace fronts and would have had a different bird on each one !! More prevalent in the UK than the U.S but still used both places !!