Burmantofts Faience.

jonleeds · Post by **jonleeds** » Fri 11 Jan, 2013 12:07 am

I was disappointed to find the tiles in the recently.rediscovered central library cafe weren't Burmantofts tiles. I think there are examples of Burmantofts tiles all over Britain and of course the ceramics are highly sought after. one of the more affordable examples is the Burmantofts 'frog'! Also slightly less known but still very sought after by collectors is the Leeds pottery creamware of which you find a lot of pierced pattern design serving dishes / bowls etc.

Richard A Thackeray · Fri 11 Jan, 2013 10:15 am

BagpussOur house was built n 1899, & has somthing very similar in the entrance porchWill try to find a pic of it, if I already have one(& a clockwise -thankfully!!- Swastica!!, on the floor)

Post by **cnosni** » Sat 12 Jan, 2013 8:24 pm

RichT wrote: BagpussOur house was built n 1899, & has somthing very similar in the entrance porchWill try to find a pic of it, if I already have one(& a clockwise -thankfully!!- Swastica!!, on the floor) Not only was the Swastika and ancient Indian symbol,but it was used by Carlsberg as their part of their brand identification (along with an Indian elephant)up until 1940,when a certain Herr Hitler and his goose stepping cohorts invaded Denmark.http://gentleswastikacollective.blogspo ... astika.htm

Si · Post by Si » Sun 13 Jan, 2013 10:50 am

cnosni wrote: RichT wrote: BagpussOur house was built n 1899, & has somthing very similar in the entrance porchWill try to find a pic of it, if I already have one(& a clockwise -thankfully!!- Swastica!!, on the floor) Not only was the Swastika and ancient Indian symbol,but it was used by Carlsberg as their part of their brand identification (along with an Indian elephant)up until 1940,when a certain Herr Hitler and his goose stepping cohorts invaded Denmark.http://gentleswastikacollective.blogspo ... astika.htm Speaking of beer and nazi symbols, the Becks logo (a key inside a shield) is almost identical to the badge of the 1st SS Panzer Division (a key inside a shield...)

Bruno · Post by **Bruno** » Sun 13 Jan, 2013 11:27 pm

I don't know if Faïence means tiles specifically?However, if you are wanting to see Burmantofts pottery in the shape of jugs and urns etc. then there is quite a collection on the ground floor of Salt's Mill at Saltaire, much of it in the characteristic and very beautiful turqoise colour.

sujay · Post by **sujay** » Wed 16 Jul, 2014 11:29 am

Phill_d wrote: Hi Bagpuss, Seen as you like the Burmantofts so much i thought you could look here http://www.fgvw.co.uk/html/woods/gledhallbathroom.htm you probably already know about the place, But if you don't then it's supposed to have one of the finest tile displys in the world. I used to be the postie to this place & was always having a wander round. I just walked in, There quite a bizzare bunch who reside there. They open it up to the public on heritage day (Normally September) I was looking through this thread to see if there was any mention of this example of Burmantofts Faience (I think) anywhere. I saw it on Google images a few weeks ago, but now can't find it. I took this photo (not very good) as an example of what people miss when not looking up at wonderful architecture etc. It's on the corner of Bond Street and Lower Basinghall Street, over the Betfred shop.By the way, I lived in that flat in Gledhow Hall in the 70s, and yes the tiles in the bathroom were marvellous, hopefully they've been kept in good condition. It was a privilege to live in that flat, it was huge, perfect for the parties we had there, as I recall. We weren't that weird were we?!! I also worked in the central library in the early 70s, and never got tired of admiring the tiling and stained glass, still love it.

Post by **cnosni** » Wed 16 Jul, 2014 12:02 pm

sujay wrote: Phill_d wrote: Hi Bagpuss, Seen as you like the Burmantofts so much i thought you could look here http://www.fgvw.co.uk/html/woods/gledhallbathroom.htm you probably already know about the place, But if you don't then it's supposed to have one of the finest tile displys in the world. I used to be the postie to this place & was always having a wander round. I just walked in, There quite a bizzare bunch who reside there. They open it up to the public on heritage day (Normally September) I was looking through this thread to see if there was any mention of this example of Burmantofts Faience (I think) anywhere. I saw it on Google images a few weeks ago, but now can't find it. I took this photo (not very good) as an example of what people miss when not looking up at wonderful architecture etc. It's on the corner of Bond Street and Lower Basinghall Street, over the Betfred shop.By the way, I lived in that flat in Gledhow Hall in the 70s, and yes the tiles in the bathroom were marvellous, hopefully they've been kept in good condition. It was a privilege to live in that flat, it was huge, perfect for the parties we had there, as I recall. We weren't that weird were we?!! I also worked in the central library in the early 70s, and never got tired of admiring the tiling and stained glass, still love it. Hi Sujay, iseem to recall it may have been covered in another thread, but i cant recall exactly where.

Post by **tyke bhoy** » Wed 16 Jul, 2014 12:09 pm

Probably a what and/or where

uncle mick · Post by **uncle mick** » Wed 16 Jul, 2014 12:34 pm

Mentioned herehttp://www.secretleeds.com/forum/Messages.aspx ... SPLAY=FULL

sujay · Post by **sujay** » Wed 16 Jul, 2014 3:18 pm

uncle mick wrote: Mentioned herehttp://www.secretleeds.com/forum/Messages.aspx ... SPLAY=FULL Many thanks for these links, I had a feeling it must have been covered before!