Manufacturer: Minton & Co.
 
Date of Manufacture: 1850-1860
 
Type: Inlaid plastic clay tiles of sandwich construction.
 
Description: Four inlaid encaustic floor tiles in neo-medieval style with makers marks and 25 stabbed holes to the rear.
 
Design: Concentric circles of florets and scrolling foliage, and with thistles at the corners.  
 
Colours: Red, black and buff.
 
Dimensions (per tile): 6" x 6" x 7/8" (150 mm x 150 mm x 22mm)
 
Condition: Chips and nibbles, also some mortar adhering. (see photos).