Victorian Blue Majolica Glaze Geometric Tile Richards Tile Originally these were used as

Originally these were used as decoration above a fireplace or in a vestibule entering a home

It was rendered in a labor intensive squeezebag technique where the design's outline is hand drawn onto the tile in slip and glaze

The angular design is enhanced by bands of color

By the 18th and 19th centuries

A central image of a stylized hyacinth flower is on this antique tile from Belgium

Victorian Blue Majolica Glaze Geometric Tile Richards Tile Originally these were used asA pretty blue tile with a domed design under a clear majolica glaze, Probably by Trent but unmarked. Measures 6" square. Very good condition. 3 available