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| Forever TogetherInscription: FOREVER TOGETHER One of our best selling romantic designs, this tile makes a perfect gift for couples, engagements, weddings and anniversaries.
Sea horses are small delicate sea creatures that are different from other fish in that they are monogamous and mate for life.
This design is based on a stone carving found over a doorway on the City University in Paris. The trident has been replaced with a heart shape and coupled with the apposite words Forever Together. Dimensions: 8.3cm x 10.2cm |
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| Four DragonsIdeal for selling in Cathedrals, churches and anywhere that has medieval carvings or outlets specialising in dragon imagery.
These four dragons or wyverns are taken from a roof boss found in the chapel within the Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset. There is a dragon legend about Bishop Jocelyn who built the Bishop’s Palace at Wells in 1206. It is told that he killed the Worminster dragon who terrorised children. Dimensions: 11.2cm |
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| Fruitful GainsInscription: SKILL & PAINS BRING FRUITFUL GAINS Medieval establishments and possibly garden centres or shops may find this sells well. The design is based on one of a series of four famous carvings found around a capital in Wells Cathedral, which shows a man and a boy picking grapes. The quote is taken from 'A New Orchard & Garden' by William Lawson published in 1618. Dimensions: 10.2cm x 10.3cm |
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| Live & Learn!Inscription: O! THIS LEARNING, WHAT A THING IT IS! This design has had a bit of a slow start but has picked up during 2010.
Here we have a design based on a woodcut from a manual on life in 16th century Oxford. We can see the tutor (with birch to hand) sitting at his desk with the students holding books beneath. The design incorporates a quote from a Shakespeare play, 'The Taming of The Shrew'. Dimensions: 8.9cm x 11cm |
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| Nautical BlessingInscription: GO WITH A FAIR WIND AND A FOLLOWING TIDE Launched in 2010 this design is already a hit as it appeals to many different people.
This mariner’s benediction was given to the captain and crew of a ship when leaving dock to wish them good fortune and a safe journey.
The design is based on a 19th century clipper in full sail from a stone carving found in the museum associated with the ruined Carmelite church in Lisbon. Dimensions: 11.2cm x 8.8cm |
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| The Consummate CricketerInscription: PLAY UP! PLAY UP! AND PLAY THE GAME! A design that very much appeals to cricket fans and anyone involved in the sport.
The design is based on images of the very recognisable figure of W.G. Grace. He is regarded as the best player of all time and has helped to shape the modern game with his technical skills of batting, bowling and fielding. ‘Play Up! Play Up! & Play the Game!’ is the refrain of Henry Newbolt’s famous poem written in 1897. Dimensions: 7.7cm x 10.5cm |
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| The Gallant GolferInscription: PLAY THE GAME & FEAR NOT A design to appeal to the golfing fan and anyone who plays the game.
It is thought that the game of golf was introduced to Britain during the middle ages. The game became very popular during the 18th century. The phrase ‘Play the game and fear not’ comes from a book entitled Enquire Within Upon Everything published in 1923. This was the famous compendium of knowledge and advice. Dimensions: 8.5cm x 10.8cm |
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| The Shrine of St. ThomasThis design would mainly suit shops which have a connection to Thomas Becket or the Canterbury area.
It is based on a 15th century Pilgrim’s Badge. Cast in lead, these holy emblems or badges were collected by pilgrims much as we would collect souvenirs of a place we have visited. Probably made between 1350 and 1400, the badge shows Thomas Becket’s elaborate shrine in Canterbury Cathedral. It gives the impression of the shrine seen by mediaeval pilgrims - with the domed chest containing the sacred bones, encrusted with jewels. Dimensions: 7.8cm x 10.1cm |
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