An interesting group of watercolours and Minton tiles decorated by members of the Kirkby family, comprising: Thomas Kirkby (1824-1890) Cherubs and Putto,/pencil study, 22cm x 35.5cm and five studies of agricultural workers, watercolours, 6.5cm x 6.5cm (framed as one), H Kirkby (19th Century),/Porcelain plaque painted with snapdragons, dated July 10 1873, 8cm x 12cm,/Alice Kirkby (19th Century)/Armorial saucer dish inscribed verso 'Alice kirkby Pinxt Trentham Staffordsh. August 1886. Kirkby of Kirkby Ireleth', 25.5cm diameter and a tile painted a girl picking flowers, initialled AK and dated verso Oct 29th 1881, 15cm x 15cm and sundry tiles CONDITION REPORT: Plate - big rim chip, the two triangular pieces glued back in place. Another rim chip with associated hair crack. One small rim chip. Crazing throughout. Tile with girl flower picking - small chips to edges and corners. Some wear and scratches. No maker mark to verso. Tile with cow - minor fritting to edges, scratches throughout. Mintons China Works Stoke on Trent mark. Panel signed H Kirkby - crazing throughout, a few scratches. Tile with pink roses - surface wear and scratches. No maker mark. Not examined out of frame. Large tile monochrome decoration of horses watering - overall good, Minton & Co Stoke on Trent mark. Blue floral tile - Just marked England verso. Crazing and light staining throughout. One chip to edge near corner. Other fritting to edges. Poor. Knave tile/teapot stand - looks modern, light crazing, tiny chips to corners. Cream tile with secessionist design in black - chipping to edges, some scratches, no mark.