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Large Mintons Butcher’s Shop Tile Dated 1904
Shaun King Antiques
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Large Mintons Butcher’s Shop Tile Dated 1904

1900 - 1920
Description

This stunning ANTIQUE MINTONS TILE, 12 inches (30 cm) square, is fully marked to the back and includes the date cipher for 1904. It would have been seen either inside or outside a BUTCHER’S SHOP advertising their produce.

The TILE has a bespoke, strong, pine frame making it easy to hang.

The BULL’S HEAD is a very striking image.

Ideal for display in either a Kitchen or a Restaurant .

In good condition with no restorati9n.

Dimensions including frame:

14 inches (36 cm) square.

Express delivery within the UK is included. Please email for current Overseas Shipping costs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mintons Ceramic Tile to the 1900s.

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SA1216336
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Description
This stunning ANTIQUE MINTONS TILE, 12 inches (30 cm) square, is fully marked to the back and includes the date cipher for 1904. It would have been seen either inside or outside a BUTCHER’S SHOP advertising their produce.
fig 1. An Edwardian diamond-shaped Mintons ceramic tile mounted in a wooden frame depicting a detailed blue transfer print of a bull head.
fig 1. Large Mintons Butcher’s Shop Tile Dated 1904

The TILE has a bespoke, strong, pine frame making it easy to hang.

The BULL’S HEAD is a very striking image.

Ideal for display in either a Kitchen or a Restaurant .

In good condition with no restorati9n.

Dimensions including frame:

14 inches (36 cm) square.

Express delivery within the UK is included. Please email for current Overseas Shipping costs.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mintons Ceramic Tile to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216336
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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An Edwardian diamond-shaped Mintons ceramic tile mounted in a wooden frame depicting a detailed blue transfer print of a bull head.
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Archive I An Edwardian diamond-shaped Mintons ceramic tile mounted in a wooden frame depicting a detailed blue transfer print of a bull head.

LARGE MINTONS BUTCHER’S SHOP TILE DATED 1904

Archive II An Edwardian diamond-shaped Mintons ceramic tile mounted in a wooden frame depicting a detailed blue transfer print of a bull head. View II
Archive III An Edwardian diamond-shaped Mintons ceramic tile mounted in a wooden frame depicting a detailed blue transfer print of a bull head. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian diamond-shaped Mintons ceramic tile mounted in a wooden frame depicting a detailed blue transfer print of a bull head. View IV
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An Edwardian diamond-shaped Mintons ceramic tile mounted in a wooden frame depicting a detailed blue transfer print of a bull head.
LARGE MINTONS BUTCHER’S SHOP TILE DATED 1904
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An Edwardian diamond-shaped Mintons ceramic tile mounted in a wooden frame depicting a detailed blue transfer print of a bull head.
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During the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, commercial butcher shops and dairies utilised glazed ceramic tiles for both hygiene and decorative branding. Prominent British manufacturers like Mintons produced pictorial tiles featuring detailed depictions of livestock, which could be washed down easily while decorating retail premises.

Tiles from this period were typically made using dust-pressed white earthenware clay bodies. Decorative imagery was applied using copper-plate transfer printing methods, followed by the application of a clear lead glaze before firing in industrial kilns.

Authentic pieces generally feature impressed maker marks, backstamps, or mold numbers on the unglazed reverse side, such as MINTONS or MINTON HOLLINS & CO. Additionally, the quality of the transfer print, glaze crazing patterns, and edge wear consistent with period removal help confirm authenticity.

Framed commercial tiles can be mounted as standalone focal points on narrow kitchen walls, placed on sideboard surfaces alongside period ceramics, or integrated into a gallery wall collection of antique advertising items.

Glazed ceramic surfaces should be cleaned using a soft cloth dampened with mild water and neutral soap, avoiding abrasive chemicals that can damage old glazes. If mounted in a wooden frame, ensure moisture does not penetrate the timber border or contact unsealed reverse edges.
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