Manufacturer: Mintonn & Co.
 
Date of Manufacture: Post 1840
 
Type: Glazed and decorated 'sandwich' clay tile.
 
Description: Geometric foliate pattern tile with maker's mark and stabbed holes to rear (also indistinct registration mark). From the Hans van Lemmen Collection.
 
Design: Quartered with white squares on black quatrefoils and decorated with foliate designs and florets in in gold/buff.
 
Colours: Brown, white and buff.
 
Dimensions: 6" x 6" x 1" (126 mm x 126 mm x 24 mm)
 
Condition: Good overall with chips, nibbles and some surface discolouration (see photos).