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.
Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.
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