REDUCED Minton Ca. 1875 "Idylls of the King" Tile Excalibur Rare

Antiques : Ceramics, Porcelain

 
For your consideration I am pleased to offer one of two antique Minton tiles ca. 1875 that were designed by Jon Moyr Smith as part of a series of twelve called the "Idylls of the King." Idylls of the King are a series of poems by Lord Alfred Tennyson based on tales of King Arthur and the Round Table. Each of these tiles were done in a wonderful color way of brown and blue against a white setting and are highly sought after by collectors.

"Excalibur" is based on the famous tale of King Arthur's sword which is its name. The tile is 6 inches by 6 inches. It has some crazing, a few minor chips on the rim and some discoloration to the blue in one area as shown in the photos. They are marked "Minton's China Works Stokes on Trent."

What a fabulous addition to a collection of Minton. I am also listing separately, "Vivien" another title in this series. They can be purchased and shipped together.

Item ID: 277-08EP
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