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Shape Type: Miscellaneous

Pattern Type: Plants

Date: c. 1885-1895

Dimensions:

  • Length: 8.00 in (20.32 cm)
  • Width: 6.00 in (15.24 cm)

Maker: Derwent Foundry Co.

Description:

Transfer printed tile dust-pressed tile, poppy over an interlaced dotted strapwork design.The Derwent Foundry Co., Derby (c.1884-1894)  were an ironfoundry making cast iron fireplaces.  The tiles associated with this foundry are often with a monogram of D F and Co, or moulded marks of the company name in full. The tiles were commissioned from George Wooliscroft & Sons., Hanley (c.1880 -2000) to the Derwent...


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