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William De Morgan (1839-1917) was one of the most famous designers of tiles from the Arts and Crafts Movement, of which he was a founder member. His distinctive style and deep, intense glazes are instantly recognisable. Victorian Ceramics produces a large range of tiles, based on the original designs of William De Morgan. Please select from below:
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Designed prior to 1888 these De Morgan animal designs often include grotesque or comic elements. They are painted on an aged speckled engobe background coating before being hand coated with a deep crackled glaze. The painting, engobe and overglaze react together during firing to bring each creature uniquely to life. Priced from £26.95 + VAT each, these tiles are 6" x 6" (152mm x 152mm) x 8mm thick. Ideal for general wall use or as fireplace tiles. Available in blue, green or sepia. Merton Abbey Range
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William De Morgan Animals (with background)Whereas De Morgan’s flowery images are reminiscent of William Morris’s floral designs the animal designs are distinctly his own. They are partly drawn from his detailed knowledge of medieval illustrated manuscripts and partly from his vivid imagination. These fantastic imaginary creatures are outlined onto an engobe and decorated using individual brush strokes before being bathed in an overglaze giving character and life. Priced at £29.95 + VAT each, these tiles are available in either red, green, blue or manganese and are 6" x 6" (152mm x 152mm) x 8mm thick. Ideal for general wall use or as fireplace tiles.
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