A fine Moorish themed antique French ceramic c.1881
Simply stunning in its intricate detail this impressive and rare French ceramic was handmade in 1881 by Carrelages Ceramiques, Boch Freres, Maubeuge. Quality, heavy ceramics, 6.8 inches sq and weighing over 50 ozs each they offer their Moorish inspired design in a warm palette. The principal field tiles are framed by a lush and indulgent double border, laid back to back.
The floor is in excellent condition, it has cleaned superbly of years of surface wax and dirt to once again display rich colors in a deep slip and the old mortar to the reverse and sides has been slowly removed. The tiles arrive ready to relay, inside or outside of the home.
The total surface area is 185 sq ft, being 360 field tiles totalling 115 sq ft, plus the double border series. Within the gallery, displaying a randomly selected section of the floor for photography, there are the individual tile counts for the borders. This is a floor deserving of being the hero in its new location and, given its uniqueness, one that is guaranteed to be a talking point when seen.
We are happy to assist with looking at the potential fit of the floor in your chosen area without obligation.
One of two fine and rare floors reclaimed from the same property, details of the second floor can be seen if you click here.
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.
Can we help?
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