Manufacturer: Minton & Co.
 
Date of Manufacture: 1835-45
 
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: Ordinal floral cross with dot at centre and in leaf terminals. 
 
Colours: Terracotta red and buff.
 
Dimensions: 6" x 6" x 7/8" (147 mm x 147 mm x 22 mm)
 
Condition: Surface marks and nibbles (see photos).