Victorian Heron Tile Trivet - Minton Style - 19th Century

Decorative trivet featuring a late 19th-century ceramic tile set within a wooden frame with spherical supports. The piece showcases a naturalistic oriental-influenced scene, characteristic of the English Aesthetic Movement.

History of the item: This article reflects the influence of Japonisme in the United Kingdom between 1870 and 1890. The design of wading birds and bamboo in sepia tones is representative of high-quality productions from firms such as Minton Hollins & Co, intended for the decoration of Victorian bourgeois interiors.

Technical Details:
- Period: Circa 1880
- Technique: Transfer-print on vitrified ceramic
- Tile Dimensions: 20 x 20 cm (7.8 x 7.8 inches)
- Total Dimensions: 23 x 23 x 5 cm (9.0 x 9.0 x 1.9 inches)
- Weight: 1050 g (2.31 lbs)
- Materials: Ceramic, Hardwood
- Condition: Excellent preservation for its age. The tile shows fine, natural crazing in the glaze. The wood retains its original patina and structural stability.

Collection value: An item of interest for collectors of Victorian ceramics, Aesthetic Movement objects, or 19th-century decorative arts collectors.