Perfect rim, two pinpricks and a very short
scratch, slight rubbing near side edges. Style: Art
nouveau An excellent design by John Chambers rarely
found it being used mostly on walls and rarely
in fireplaces and furniture. A good bold design
with a touch of islamic or Alhambra style about
it indeed it was likely not considered art
nouveau at the time however in retrospect it
could be said to be in the new art style of the
times. Interesting moulding the outline having a
flat top and deliberately broad to make a
statement as part of the design rather than
merely an outline to separate the glazes. Pilkington's style was guided by Lewis Day
who had a vehement dislike of art nouveau
preferring more natural forms, this seems to
have held back Pilkington's for it is not until
late September of 1902 that the first true art
nouveau design from the company was registered.
Perhaps the influence of Voysey overcame that of
Day. Overall an excellent piece of design which is
effective as an individual tile as much as it
would be in a lagre area. The centre section
with the peacock feather style device is found
as a 3" x 6" tile. Verso clean but some smoke stain, embossed P
in opposing corners.
Condition: Fine
Price: £125 (approx $176)
Stock number: 06078
Technique: Embossed
majolica
Maker: Pilkington
Dimensions: 6"
x 6"
Date: 1900 (registered)
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