Manufacturer: Minton's China Works.
 
Date of Manufacture: 1868-1900
 
Type: Glazed, white clay, pressed dust tile.
 
Description: Transfer printed and glazed wall tile decorated with a repeating pattern in aesthetic style and with maker's marks to the rear. 
 
Design: Two sunflowers set in boxes with dotted roads and with florets and scrolling foliage in borders above and below. Design attributed to Dr Christopher Dresser (Minton's China Works Catalogue, 1885, Pattern No. 1714 G)
 
Colours: Buff, black, pale green and white.
 
Dimensions: 8" x 8" x 3/8" (204 mm x 204 mm x 10 mm)
 
Condition: Good with nibbles and some scratches to the glaze (see photos).