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Rare Sadler Liverpool Delft Theatrical Tile - Mrs Cibber as Monimia
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Rare Sadler Liverpool Delft Theatrical Tile - Mrs Cibber as Monimia

18th century
Sold 1 March 2025 · Hand of Glory
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Description

A Sadler Liverpool Delft theatrical tile, circa 1770, depicting 'MRS CIBBER in the Character of MONIMIA'.

From a series of 18th century tiles depicting actors and actresses produced in Liverpool by John Sadler (1720-1789). Sadler experimented with transfer-printing on white glazed delftware tiles, transferring images from engraved copper plates to tiles, using enamel colours fixed in low-temperature firing.

Susannah Maria Cibber (1714-1766) was the most celebrated and highest paid actress of her day and the leading lady at Drury Lane Theatre.

See www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susannah_Maria_Cibber

Monimia is a character from the play The Orphan or The Unhappy Marriage, a domestic tragedy written by Thomas Otway in 1680. It proved highly popular and remained a stock piece on the stage until the 19th century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.8cm (5.04")
Width
12.8cm (5.04")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Sadler Liverpool Delft Tile to the Georgian era.

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A Sadler Liverpool Delft theatrical tile, circa 1770, depicting 'MRS CIBBER in the Character of MONIMIA'.
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From a series of 18th century tiles depicting actors and actresses produced in Liverpool by John Sadler (1720-1789).
Hand of Glory

Sadler experimented with transfer-printing on white glazed delftware tiles, transferring images from engraved copper plates to tiles, using enamel colours fixed in low-temperature firing.

fig 1. A square monochrome ceramic tile featuring a transfer-printed portrait of an actress in period theatrical costume, flanked by decorative borders and text labels.
fig 1. Rare Sadler Liverpool Delft Theatrical Tile - Mrs Cibber as Monimia

Susannah Maria Cibber (1714-1766) was the most celebrated and highest paid actress of her day and the leading lady at Drury Lane Theatre.

See www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susannah_Maria_Cibber

Monimia is a character from the play The Orphan or The Unhappy Marriage, a domestic tragedy written by Thomas Otway in 1680. It proved highly popular and remained a stock piece on the stage until the 19th century.

Height
12.8cm (5.04")
Width
12.8cm (5.04")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Sadler Liverpool Delft Tile to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1108737
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Archive I A square monochrome ceramic tile featuring a transfer-printed portrait of an actress in period theatrical costume, flanked by decorative borders and text labels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Sadler Liverpool Delft Theatrical Tile - Mrs Cibber as Monimia

Archive II A square monochrome ceramic tile featuring a transfer-printed portrait of an actress in period theatrical costume, flanked by decorative borders and text labels. View II
Archive III A square monochrome ceramic tile featuring a transfer-printed portrait of an actress in period theatrical costume, flanked by decorative borders and text labels. View III
Archive IV A square monochrome ceramic tile featuring a transfer-printed portrait of an actress in period theatrical costume, flanked by decorative borders and text labels. View IV
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A square monochrome ceramic tile featuring a transfer-printed portrait of an actress in period theatrical costume, flanked by decorative borders and text labels.
Rare Sadler Liverpool Delft Theatrical Tile - Mrs Cibber as Monimia
Ref: SA1108737
A square monochrome ceramic tile featuring a transfer-printed portrait of an actress in period theatrical costume, flanked by decorative borders and text labels.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Tiles
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialTin-glazed earthenware, ceramic
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsTheatrical portrait, Text banner, Lattice border, Stylised drapery
  • SizeH 12.8 cm (5 in) x W 12.8 cm (5 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Liverpool delft tiles from the 18th century are tin-glazed earthenware tiles, often featuring transfer-printed designs developed by printers like Sadler and Green, depicting theatrical figures, Aesops fables, or pastoral scenes.

These pieces were crafted from a buff earthenware clay body, covered in a tin-opacified white glaze, and decorated using black or red enamel transfer-printing techniques pioneered in England during the Georgian period.

Authentic examples typically exhibit characteristic delft glaze imperfections, a thin profile, a reddish-buff earthenware biscuit on the reverse, and fine stipple-engraved transfer printing lines associated with the Liverpool factories.

An antique tile can be mounted in a bespoke metal stand for tabletop display, framed as wall art, or incorporated into a decorative architectural surround to highlight its historic character.

Preserve these objects by keeping them away from direct sunlight, humidity fluctuations, and harsh cleaning agents; dust gently with a soft, dry brush and handle with clean hands to protect the fragile glaze.
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