Maw English Victorian Transferware Tile of Acanthus North Carolina Pottery self framed within a black

self framed within a black border

—Alessandra Merrill

A hand painted tile fireplace surround rescued from a North Shore Long Island Mid Century ranch

It seemed Fran was quite important in the period of time that defined Miami as a mid century mecca for style and architecture

Generally these type of tiles were saved for display or used in pieces of furniture

Maw English Victorian Transferware Tile of Acanthus North Carolina Pottery self framed within a blackA classical design by Maw of acanthus leaves surrounded by an egg and dart border. The transfer design is brown on a cream background. It measures 6" square and 3 8" thick. Very good surface condition, the back has traces of mortar.