Description:

Transfer printed dust pressed tile with a design of flowers in naturalistic style including a poppy, printed in brown on an off-white ground.

This design emulates botanical drawings. The study of the natural world was a preoccupation for the Victorians, who would have appreciated the detailed depiction of flowers.

Aside from Mintons, Maw & Co. were one of the most successful factories producing tiles.  Production was...

Description:

Transfer printed dust pressed tile with a design of flowers in naturalistic style including a poppy, printed in brown on an off-white ground.

This design emulates botanical drawings. The study of the natural world was a preoccupation for the Victorians, who would have appreciated the detailed depiction of flowers.

Aside from Mintons, Maw & Co. were one of the most successful factories producing tiles.  Production was established at Benthall Works, Broseley, nr. Jackfield, Shropshire from 1852-83, then at Jackfield until 1969.