JOHN MOYR SMITH (1839-1912) FOR MINTONS CHINAWORKS GROUP OF FRAMED TILES, CIRCA 1880

printed and glazed earthenware, comprising FOUR GRECIAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TILES, signed MOYR SMITH, moulded marks, 20cm (8in) sq.; together with FOUR KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE TILES, for Mintons China works, signed MOYR SMITH, moulded marks, 15cm (6in) sq.; a GROUP OF FOUR WALTER SCOTT SERIES TILES, each 20cm (8in) sq., signed and dated MOYR SMITH; and FOUR ‘SEASONS’ TILES, all signed and moulded, 15cm (6in) sq.; also WALTER SCOTT – HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN GENIE & THE QUEEN, 20cm (8in) sq.; and KENILWORTH AMY ROBSART & LEICESTER 20cm (8in) sq.

(Qty: 6)

Literature:

Coleman, B., The Best of British Arts & Crafts, Atglen, 2004, p. 237 (The Seasons illustrated).