18th Century Antique Portuguese Set of Four Blue & White Spongeware Baroque Tiles

Description

This original Antique Set of Four Blue & White Spongeware Baroque Tiles were made in Portugal in the period (1706–1750). … more This original Antique Set of Four Blue & White Spongeware Baroque Tiles were made in Portugal in the period (1706–1750).

Item Details & Specifics:

The late 17th century and the early 18th century was considered to be the 'Golden Age of the Tile’, the so-called Cycle of the Masters. Mass production was started not just because of a greater internal demand, but also because of very large orders from Brazil. Large one-off orders were replaced by the less expensive use of repetitive tile patterns. Churches, monasteries, palaces and even houses were covered inside and outside with tiles, many with exuberant Baroque elements.

Item condition: Some flaws, some chips and some imperfections along the tiles. Age weathered surfaces. Condition is appropriate for age and use. See photos for complete assessment.

Circa:: 18th century.

Country: Portugal.

Material: Earthenware, Tin-glazed pottery.

Approximate dimensions: (Each Tile)

Height: 5.51 inches / 14 centimeters

Width: 5.51 inches / 14 centimeters

Depth: 0.39 inches / 1 centimeters

Approximate dimensions: (Set of Four)

Height: 11.02 inches / 28 centimeters

Width: 11.02 inches / 28 centimeters

Depth: 0.39 inches / 1 centimeters

Inventory: #1

At this time, all purchases will be shipped from Lisbon, Portugal (EU). For now, all shipments to the United States will be sent via an International Standard Shipping Service and will be charged a flat rate of $49. The company responsible for the shipping will be CTT (http://www.ctt.pt), the National Portuguese shipping company. CTT has an agreement with the United States Postal Service (USPS), so the handling/delivery of packages will be made by the USPS, and packages can be tracked using their website. On average, shipping to the US takes between 8-12 days. A link to the website and a tracking code will be provided after purchase. less