Large English Rope-top Terracotta Garden Edger valentine postcard one was to complete decorative

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Large English Rope-top Terracotta Garden Edger valentine postcard one was to complete decorativeThis is an old English garden edging tile, which I find so beautiful I would treat it as a sculptural object and just prop it somewhere. The "rope top" design is a traditional one for English edging tiles, and I believe this one is antique, though I am not 100% certain; definitely it has a good amount of age, and is most definitely all the better for it. Gorgeous surface, gorgeous color, great architectural form; just a beautiful thing. 8 3 4" t x 8 1