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Variations in Pattern? Posted by Dina Zuger on July 6, 2026, 10:33 pm I found this blue 6x6 tile in England recently and was able to get most of the plaster off the back in looking for a makers mark. This pattern seems very close to #19551 Bird on Branch w/Blossoms (Database has one in brown only). The only marks on the back of my tile are a "3" and a "D". It does not appear to be from E.Smith & Co. There are differences in the pattern of the bird (feathers/chest different) and the blossoms are not the same and the fringe seems to be a bit different. The print is a bit fuzzy on the tile, so it could be the same, but really thinking it is a bit different. So, is it the same pattern as #19551 or different from another manufacturer? Appreciate any comments. Thanks.

Re: Variations in Pattern? Posted by WebAdministrator on July 7, 2026, 2:34 pm, in reply to "Variations in Pattern?" Hi Dina, you will need to add the photo, and perhaps also one of pattern 19551.

Re: Variations in Pattern? Posted by David Hoexter on July 7, 2026, 6:05 pm, in reply to "Re: Variations in Pattern?" Dina, in my view, same pattern, even with the few variations. As the backs are so markedly different, I'd guess either a different maker or same maker, but an additional run. Also, it wouldn't surprise me if the maker only marked a part of a pattern run, not necessarily every individual tile. As the backs are different and the one unmarked, Len may consider it for two entries in the DB. I would assume we have your permission to use the images in the DB. Regards! Note, I've attached a larger view of the DB image.

Re: Variations in Pattern? Posted by Dina Zuger on July 7, 2026, 6:37 pm, in reply to "Re: Variations in Pattern?" Thanks David. I did notice that the backs are very different with mine showing small squares and the one in the database showing lines and with the slight differences in the bird feathers and blossoms, it could be a different manufacturer. At least we can add the blue color to the database if not an entirely different mfg. Len, you have my permission to use my photos. Just let me know what you decide to do once you review.

Re: Variations in Pattern? Posted by Len on July 7, 2026, 7:51 pm, in reply to "Re: Variations in Pattern?" Hi Dina. Thanks for the pictures of your tile. Obviously the same pattern as #19551, but probably a different maker, as the molded backs of the E. Smith tiles we have in the database look the same, and different from your example. So we can put this in as an example from an unknown maker. Thanks again!

Re: Variations in Pattern? Posted by Dina Zuger on July 7, 2026, 5:41 pm, in reply to "Re: Variations in Pattern?" Sorry, I thought they were attached. Let me try again. The brown tile is #19551 from the TCC database that I found.

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