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).