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Minton & Co. Encaustic Tile
Item# UA0375 SV
$85 each
ca 1844-1847
ceramic
American
Encaustic 3" × 6" (nominal) tile in buff, blue and brown
stamped “Minton & Co. Stoke-Upon-Trent Patent 08” (1808).
Salvaged from St. Ann’s Church, Brooklyn, New York.
Built ca 1844-1847.
Minton was considered the most famous and prolific manufacturer of tile for much of the Victorian era. Patented tile produced by this award-winning tile maker, based in Staffordshire, England, won numerous gold medals at international exhibitions and were considered the best of their day. Tile manufactured by Minton & Co., a trading name of Minton, Hollins & Co., were used in the Houses of Parliament, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the U.S. Capitol and many other prestigious buildings.
Excellent condition.
3" × 6" × 7/8"
Approximately 200 pieces.
*For more information, please call 212.431.4646 or 212.371.4646 |
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