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A vivid iridescence or metallic sheen produced on the surface of ceramics by firing metallic oxides onto the surface of the glaze in a reducing atmosphere. A thin film of pure metal is left on the surface creating a reflective surface.

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	Maw and Co, scrolling foliate design Maw and Co hand painted lustre glazed dust pressed tile with scrolling foliate design, red, gold and silver lustres, 6" square, c1890
	Maw and Co, stylised anthemium design Maw and Co block printed lustre glazed relief moulded dust pressed tile with a design of a neo classical anthemium printed over a relief moulded mosaic pattern, red and yellow lustre on white, 6" square, c1890

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