Set of 3 Maw & Co Ceramic Tiles - Punch and Judy - Highgate Tile Works

Set of three framed glazed ceramic tiles produced by the historic British firm Maw & Co at their Highgate Tile Works factory. The pieces depict iconic scenes from the traditional Punch and Judy puppet theater.

Object History: Founded in 1850, Maw & Co was once one of the largest tile producers in the world. This specific series, produced at the Highgate Tile Works (Tunstall) facility, captures the grotesque and satirical aesthetic of 20th-century British humor, maintaining the relevance of popular Victorian iconography.

Details and Characteristics:
- Period: 1970s
- Technique: Glazed ceramic with screen printing on a dark background
- Size: 20 x 20 cm (7.8 x 7.8 inches) per unit including frame
- Total weight: 1500 g (3.3 lbs)
- Material: Ceramic, wood, gold perimeter finish
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The glaze retains its original shine and color saturation. Minimal age-related wear on the wooden frames.

Value and Application: A work of interest for collectors of British ceramics from Stoke-on-Trent and enthusiasts of theatrical iconography and 20th-century grotesque art.