Lot 24
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A TILE by E J Poynter, manufactured by Minton's Art Pottery Studio, circa 1868
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A TILE by E J Poynter, manufactured by Minton's Art Pottery Studio, circa 1868

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A TILE
by E J Poynter, manufactured by Minton's Art Pottery Studio, circa 1868
painted with a medieval figure approaching a castle, the border stylised sunflower heads, in shaded of blue, wooden frame painted monogram, printed mark 1868
14in (35.5cm) square
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

Poynter designed the Grill room at the South Kensington Museum including the tiles and fireplaces. The tiles were painted by female students from the museums porcelain class and then later by the Minton Art Studio.

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