Manufacturer: Minton & Co.
 
Date of Manufacture: 1830-45
 
Type: Encaustic plastic clay floor tile.
 
Description: A decorated floor tile with makers marks and 25 stabbed holes to the verso. From the Hans van Lemmen collection.
 
Design: Repeating pattern with sylised floral elements. 
 
Colours: Terracotta red, brown, blue, white and buff.
 
Dimensions: 6" x 6" x 7/8" (147 mm x 147 mm x 22 mm)
 
Condition: Surface marks, chips (including one corner)  and nibbles (see photos).