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Pair Sherwin and Cotton Musician Tiles C1900
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Pair Sherwin and Cotton Musician Tiles C1900

19th century
Description

This jolly PAIR OF SHERWIN AND COTTON TILES of MUSICIANS date from circa 1900.

The one on the left, who looks remarkably like Danny Kaye, is holding his fiddle beneath his arm, whilst the one on the right holds some sort of wind instrument. Both look very happy.

SHERWIN AND COTTON (1877-1930) were one of the major Art Tile Manufacturers in Hanley.

The TILES are framed for ease of display.

Maximum Height: 9.25 inches (23.5 cm)

Maximum Width: 7.25 inches (18.5 cm)

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Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Sherwin Cotton Ceramic Tiles to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 08873761
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Translucent brown glaze pooling in the recesses: creates the photographic tonal depth.
Fine crazing across the surface: natural ageing of the lead glaze over decades.
Moulded pictorial reliefs: Hanley photomezzotint tile production around 1900.
Modern backing boards and D-rings: framed at a later date for show.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23.5cm (9.25")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124823
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Description
This jolly PAIR OF SHERWIN AND COTTON TILES of MUSICIANS date from circa 1900.
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The one on the left, who looks remarkably like Danny Kaye, is holding his fiddle beneath his arm, whilst the one on the right holds some sort of wind instrument.
Shaun King Antiques

Both look very happy.

fig 1. A pair of framed, warm brown glaze ceramic tiles depicting musician figures in sepia relief.
fig 1. Pair Sherwin and Cotton Musician Tiles C1900

SHERWIN AND COTTON (1877-1930) were one of the major Art Tile Manufacturers in Hanley.

The TILES are framed for ease of display.

Maximum Height: 9.25 inches (23.5 cm)

Maximum Width: 7.25 inches (18.5 cm)

Express delivery within Mainland UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Sherwin Cotton Ceramic Tiles to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08873761
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Translucent brown glaze pooling in the recesses: creates the photographic tonal depth.
Fine crazing across the surface: natural ageing of the lead glaze over decades.
Moulded pictorial reliefs: Hanley photomezzotint tile production around 1900.
Modern backing boards and D-rings: framed at a later date for show.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
23.5cm (9.25")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124823
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A pair of framed, warm brown glaze ceramic tiles depicting musician figures in sepia relief.

Pair Sherwin and Cotton Musician Tiles C1900

Archive II A pair of framed, warm brown glaze ceramic tiles depicting musician figures in sepia relief. View II
Archive III A pair of framed, warm brown glaze ceramic tiles depicting musician figures in sepia relief. View III
Archive IV A pair of framed, warm brown glaze ceramic tiles depicting musician figures in sepia relief. View IV
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A pair of framed, warm brown glaze ceramic tiles depicting musician figures in sepia relief.
PAIR SHERWIN AND COTTON MUSICIAN TILES c1900
Ref: SA1124823
A pair of framed, warm brown glaze ceramic tiles depicting musician figures in sepia relief.
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  • ObjectDecorative Plaques
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialGlazed Earthenware, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPhoto-relievo moulding, Sepia monochrome glaze, Wooden frames, Musician portraiture
  • SizeH 23.5 cm (9 in) x W 18.5 cm (7 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This pair of Victorian decorative plaques consists of Sherwin and Cotton glazed earthenware ceramic tiles dating from circa 1900, supplied in warm brown wooden frames with distinct burl patterns and mitred corners. Each rectangular tile displays a sepia monochrome relief portrait of a musician in profile, finished with a high-gloss glaze that reflects light across the moulded surfaces, and each is supported upright by two small white plastic feet. The piece on the left depicts a grinning man holding a fiddle beneath his arm alongside a top hat, while the companion tile shows a smiling figure wearing a soft cap and glasses while holding a wind instrument. Each framed plaque measures 23.5 cm high, 18.5 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. These decorative wall or mantelpiece plaques suit placement in a traditional study, hallway, or living room as part of a gallery wall or displayed individually on a shelf.

FAQs

Manufactured in Staffordshire around the turn of the twentieth century, these tiles utilised a specialized moulding and glaze process to create detailed, three-dimensional monochromatic portraits in ceramic.

They were made using pressed earthenware clay featuring deep relief moulding, which was then coated in a translucent coloured glaze where varying depths created tone and contrast.

Authentic pieces typically bear impressed maker marks on the reverse, show fine moulding details, and display distinct tonal variation caused by high-quality translucent lead glazes.

Display them as a pair on a shelf, mantelpiece, or gallery wall alongside natural timber and neutral tones to highlight the warm sepia glaze.

Dust gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid detergents or abrasive materials that could compromise the glaze or vintage wooden frame.
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