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Article: Nights on the tiles can enhance your home; ANTIQUES & COLLECTING SALLY HOBAN delves into the world of antique tile collecting and discovers a hobby that will enhance the look of your home.(News)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- August 30, 2008
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Byline: SALLY HOBAN
Ceramic tiles are one of the oldest and most universally used forms of architectural and interior decoration in the world. Antique examples are highly prized today and rare tiles by the most collectable designers can sell for in excess of pounds 10,000, but it is still possible to Bnd more reasonably priced tiles at local antiques fairs and auctions.
An added bonus is that a tile collection can look fantastic displayed in your home.
One of the best known collectors of antique tiles was from Birmingham. Sheila Hughes lived here ...