Manufacturer: Minton & Co.
 
Date of Manufacture: Post 1840
 
Type: Glazed impressed and inlaid clay 'sandwich' floor tile with a repeating pattern.
 
Description: Inlaid tile with floral design with gilding in the neo-gothic style and with maker's mark and stabbed holes to the rear.
 
Design: Geometric lattice of eight petalled flowers in circles interspersed with florets in squares. Attributed to Dr Christopher Dresser.
 
Colours: Gold, black and white.
 
Dimensions: 6" x 6" x 1" (150 mm x 150 mm x 24 mm)
 
Condition: Chips, nibbles and surface marks/discolouration. Some mortar adhering to edges (see photos).