Jan & John Maggs

Antiques and Art

A polychromed 18th-century Delft tile

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A highly detailed manganese-glazed tile with flower corners and vines which wind their way through the face. Superimposed above them are two decorative gracefully arching figures, in two shades of blue. This tile was created to be one of a quartet of tiles of similar design, linked together to create a large image. (See photoshopped example, below.)

Holland, probably Delft, 18th century

Dimensions: 5 ⅛” X 5 ⅛”; Thickness: ⅜”

Price: $110

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(Simulated combination of four tiles)

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