Two minute rim chips, surface is perfect. Verso
condition is near perfect too, quite amazing for
such lock back tiles. Style: Floral rococo Verso a great example of Boote's rare lock
back three versions of which were created but
they are very rarely seen. Very effective at
their task of locking the tiles to the adhesive
so few tiles are recovered but more importantly
the lock back caused problems in production.
This and similar edge locks by Richards and
Meakin which also are rarely seen caused
weakening of the tiles and made firing cracks,
sagging and other manufacturing and handling
flaws too common. Most interesting to find an
example of a failed technology in such great
condition.
Condition: Near perfect
Price: £100 (approx $150)
Ref no: #04498E
Ttechnique: Print & tint
Manufacturer: T & R Boote
Dimensions: 6" x 6"
Date: circa 1898
A pretty floral design in a rococo
border transfer printed in mid brown and tinted
with three colours.
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