Mintons China Works Aesop's Fables King Log & King Stork Antique Tile - $175 - (Los Angeles, CA)

sew46 Store Mintons China Works, Stoke on Trent, England 1868-1918 This antique tile is dated circa 1872-1875 according toTerrence Lockett's book: Collecting Victorian Tiles. It depicts a scene from Aesop's Fables "King Log & King Stork" and, the book describes it as a block printed design in brown upon a cream body. It has a glossy smooth surface. In very good condition; has very minor wear. Measures 6" square x 3/8" thick. We also have "The Tortoise Which Wished to Learn to Fly" listed separately . Also listing tiles shown in last photo: "The Wolf & The Crane" "The Lion & The Rat" "The Fox & The Crow" "The Fox & The Goat in the Well" "The Goat Calf & Sheep in Partnership with the Lion"

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