Jan & John Maggs

Antiques and Art

An 18th-century Dutch tile on a cast iron stand

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The tile depicts a shepherd, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and playing a wind instrument while walking about his field. A single sheep can be seen in the distance; it appears quite unmoved by the music.

The tile is mounted to a square of Masonite, which is secured into a cast iron frame, a combination suited for use as a hot plate. The tile has cracked vertically, but its attachment to the Masonite is very secure. There is a small chip at the upper left corner.

Dutch, ca. 1750 and later

Tile dimensions: 5 ⅛” X 5 ⅛”; overall height, including base: 1”

Price: $35

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