The Nick Rocke Collection of British Art Pottery - 25 Feb 2015
A Gothic Revival oak hall chair
A Gothic Revival oak hall chair, with ebonised wood detailing, and decoration to the back, inset with two Minton's Early English History tiles designed by John Moyr Smith depicting Canute and The Death of Harold, 100cm. high
Literature
Annamarie Stapleton John Moyr Smith 1839-1912 A Victorian Designer, Richard Dennis Publishing, page 61 for the tile series illustrated.
Hans Van Lemmen Tiled Furniture, Shire Album, page 16-17 for comparable chairs illustrated.