SSGB x Bev Milward Hand-Painted Ship Tile

Designed in a collaboration between artist Bev Milward and the SS Great Britain, these decorative tiles combine archival images from the Illustrated London News with beautiful hand painted copper lustre.

Inspired by the antique Victorian china used on board the ship, as well as the modern-day experience of visiting the SS Great Britain as a museum, these tiles are both practical and attractive. Use them as a trivet for hot dishes, or simply display them in a room.

Bev has created these designs using images from both the SS Great Britain's archives and the ceramic archives at Stokes Croft China. Each piece has been hand decorated with ceramic transfers and copper lustre before firing. 

Bev is interested in the longevity and sentimentality of ceramics, how they infiltrate our lives and can be used as a tool for communication long after leaving the maker. This project combines history and long-lost artisan skills to create a product which feels both traditional and fresh at the same time.

Dimensions: 150 x 150 mm