43 antique French ceramic tiles - c.1881
43 antique French ceramic encaustic tiles dating from the early 20th century, manufactured by Carrelages ceramiques Boch Freres, Maubeuge, France. 6.8 inches sq and 0.55 inches thick the individual tile tessellates to open its motif across four tiles. We include in the photo gallery a scan from the 1881 Boch Freres catalogue presenting the tiles.
Fully restored and arriving ready to relay, they are a perfect and warm decorative statement on floor or wall in any part of the house and can be laid inside or outside of the home.
Fired to over 1,100F degrees they are also a perfect and practical gift as a table item for hot serving.
43 tiles, 13.4 sq ft.
Note:-
Our antique tiles were originally handmade in single or two tile molds. Pre-computer fabrication these molds were machined by hand & the colour slips to create the tile were mixed by measure and eye. When firing the tiles, the kiln temperatures of c.1,100F degrees could also be variable. The result of this production process is that tiles made during this period of non-automation often display subtle size & thickness variations and there can be tonal variations in colors, all of which add to their charm and uniqueness. When photographing a floor, we always take a random section so that it is representative of the whole in tones and patina.
A rigorous quality control during the restoration process will include in the sale any tiles with groutable small chips and edge nibbles, expected of tiles more than 100 years old, but include for free any with larger defaults as rejects, which the tiler can then use for offcuts.
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If you can provide a technical drawing, or a simple sketch with key dimensions, we are happy to assist in evaluating and recommending the best layout of the floor in your area of choice. Click here for more details