Lot Essay
The 'BBB' tile was one of De Morgan's most popular designs. The name derives from the Norwich-based cast-iron fireplace firm of Barnard, Bishop and Barnard.
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CIRCA 1890
Details
A WILLIAM DE MORGAN 'BBB' TILE
CIRCA 1890
Hand painted, the back moulded 'WM DE MORGAN/SANDS END POTTERY/FULHAM' in a roundel; together with a William De Morgan Bedford Park Anemone tile, the back moulded 'OM/98'; and a third tile with pomegranate design by Minton
the first, 8 in. (20.3 cm.) square (3)
CIRCA 1890
Hand painted, the back moulded 'WM DE MORGAN/SANDS END POTTERY/FULHAM' in a roundel; together with a William De Morgan Bedford Park Anemone tile, the back moulded 'OM/98'; and a third tile with pomegranate design by Minton
the first, 8 in. (20.3 cm.) square (3)
Exhibited
Two similar 'BBB' tiles are in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, museum no. C.12B-1971.
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