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Minton Aesthetic Movement Plum Red Glazed Art Pottery Monkey Candlestick
Minton Aesthetic Movement Plum Red Glazed Art Pottery Monkey Candlestick

Minton Aesthetic Movement Plum Red Glazed Art Pottery Monkey Candlestick

By Minton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish and unusual Minton Aesthetic Movement plum glazed art pottery monkey candlestick dating

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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Candlesticks

Materials

Earthenware

Henry Stacy Marks Minton Aesthetic Movement Pottery Beer Jug
Henry Stacy Marks Minton Aesthetic Movement Pottery Beer Jug

Henry Stacy Marks Minton Aesthetic Movement Pottery Beer Jug

By Henry Stacy Marks

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Henry Stacy Marks Minton Aesthetic Movement Pottery Beer Jug A fine Minton Aesthetic Movement

Category

Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Pineapple Palissy Pitcher
English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Pineapple Palissy Pitcher

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Pineapple Palissy Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Minton pottery in Staffordshire, England, a Majolica glazed pitcher in the Palissy style

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Pineapple Palissy Pitcher
English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Pineapple Palissy Pitcher

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Pineapple Palissy Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Minton pottery in Staffordshire, England, a Majolica glazed pitcher in the Palissy style

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Nut, Leaf & Vine Pitchers, a Pair
English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Nut, Leaf & Vine Pitchers, a Pair

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Nut, Leaf & Vine Pitchers, a Pair

By Minton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Attributed to Minton pottery in Staffordshire, England, a scarce sized set of majolica glazed

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Minton Aesthetic Movement Tiled Jardinieres with Lily of the Valley
Pair of Minton Aesthetic Movement Tiled Jardinieres with Lily of the Valley

Pair of Minton Aesthetic Movement Tiled Jardinieres with Lily of the Valley

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This pair of jardinieres is made of 19th century Mintons porcelain tiles which have been mounted

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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Porcelain

Christopher Dresser Design Minton's 4 Dinner Plates
Christopher Dresser Design Minton's 4 Dinner Plates

Christopher Dresser Design Minton's 4 Dinner Plates

By Christopher Dresser

Located in Sharon, CT

4 beautiful Minton's Aesthetic Movement plates with Japanese designs by Christopher Dresser.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Minton grape gold & silver hand painted  Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880
Minton grape gold & silver hand painted  Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880

Minton grape gold & silver hand painted Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880

By Minton

Located in Paris, FR

This magnificent porcelain plate signed by Minton, dated 1880, embodies the artistic refinement of

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Minton lemons gold & silver hand painted  Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880
Minton lemons gold & silver hand painted  Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880

Minton lemons gold & silver hand painted Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880

By Minton

Located in Paris, FR

This magnificent porcelain plate signed by Minton, dated 1880, embodies the artistic refinement of

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Minton Japonisme Aesthetic Movement Majolica Aubergine Eggplant Vase
English Minton Japonisme Aesthetic Movement Majolica Aubergine Eggplant Vase

English Minton Japonisme Aesthetic Movement Majolica Aubergine Eggplant Vase

By Minton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Minton, a wonderful and extremely scarce majolica glazed Aubergine eggplant vase, dated 1875

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Earthenware

11 Aesthetic Movement Minton Hand Painted Botanical Dessert Plates Butterflies
11 Aesthetic Movement Minton Hand Painted Botanical Dessert Plates Butterflies

11 Aesthetic Movement Minton Hand Painted Botanical Dessert Plates Butterflies

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set of 11 Minton hand painted dessert plates is a wonderful example of the artistry of the

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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Minton 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Fish Platter
Minton 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Fish Platter

Minton 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Fish Platter

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This fish platter is a true work of art! Classic Aesthetic Movement whimsical decoration with fish

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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with eggs, Aesthetic Movement, 1878
Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with eggs, Aesthetic Movement, 1878

Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with eggs, Aesthetic Movement, 1878

By Minton

Located in Paris, FR

Gustave Léonce and Pierre Mallet for the prestigious Minton pottery, this plate embodies the refinement

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Minton 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Celadon Serving Pieces
Minton 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Celadon Serving Pieces

Minton 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Celadon Serving Pieces

By Minton-Spidell

Located in Great Barrington, MA

One of my favorite patterns, these four pieces of Mintons Celadon green ground serving pieces are

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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with a duck, Aesthetic Movement, 1878
Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with a duck, Aesthetic Movement, 1878

Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with a duck, Aesthetic Movement, 1878

By Minton

Located in Paris, FR

Gustave Léonce and Pierre Mallet for the prestigious Minton pottery, this plate embodies the refinement

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Christopher Dresser Aesthetic Movement Japonism Style Green Minton Plate, 1876
Christopher Dresser Aesthetic Movement Japonism Style Green Minton Plate, 1876

Christopher Dresser Aesthetic Movement Japonism Style Green Minton Plate, 1876

By Minton, Christopher Dresser

Located in Paris, FR

Green Aesthetic Minton Porcelain Plate in the style of Japonism creations made by Christopher

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Christopher Dresser Aesthetic movement Japonism style Pink Minton Plate 1876
Christopher Dresser Aesthetic movement Japonism style Pink Minton Plate 1876

Christopher Dresser Aesthetic movement Japonism style Pink Minton Plate 1876

By Minton, Christopher Dresser

Located in Paris, FR

Pink Aesthetic Minton Porcelain plate in the style of Japonism creations made by Christopher

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large English Bird Plate Mintons, circa 1900
Large English Bird Plate Mintons, circa 1900

Large English Bird Plate Mintons, circa 1900

By Minton

Located in Austin, TX

Large English blue bird plate in a landscape signed Mintons (mark 1873 to 1912).

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Antique Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Blue & White Daisy Platter Minton
19th Century Blue & White Daisy Platter Minton

19th Century Blue & White Daisy Platter Minton

By Minton

Located in Austin, TX

19th century blue & white daisy platter signed Minton.

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Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Aesthetic Movement Minton & Hollis Decorative Tile
Aesthetic Movement Minton & Hollis Decorative Tile

Aesthetic Movement Minton & Hollis Decorative Tile

Located in Petworth, GB

Aesthetic Movement decorative tile with oak frame Japanese influence with gold background

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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Aesthetic Movement Soup Tureen with Ladle
Aesthetic Movement Soup Tureen with Ladle

Aesthetic Movement Soup Tureen with Ladle

By Minton

Located in New York, NY

Aesthetic Movement soup tureen with ladle. Aesthetic Movement soup tureen with ladle and cover in

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Hollins 6-Inch Terracotta Profile Portrait Tile
Minton Hollins 6-Inch Terracotta Profile Portrait Tile

Minton Hollins 6-Inch Terracotta Profile Portrait Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A superb antique 6-inch dust-pressed terracotta tile by Minton Hollins & Co. (stamped) depicting a

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Minton Porcelain Cabinet Plate Attributed to Christopher Dresser, 1880
Minton Porcelain Cabinet Plate Attributed to Christopher Dresser, 1880

Minton Porcelain Cabinet Plate Attributed to Christopher Dresser, 1880

By Minton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A superb and stylish Aesthetic Movement Minton porcelain cabinet plate decorated with birds

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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Minton English Majolica Yellow Trinket Basket Vide-Poche
Minton English Majolica Yellow Trinket Basket Vide-Poche

Minton English Majolica Yellow Trinket Basket Vide-Poche

By Minton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Super-Scarce English majolica glazed trinket basket, attributed to Minton, circa 1880s. With

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Dishes a...

Materials

Earthenware

Minton Porcelain Hand-Painted Blank Cabinet Plate Signed AMB, 1890
Minton Porcelain Hand-Painted Blank Cabinet Plate Signed AMB, 1890

Minton Porcelain Hand-Painted Blank Cabinet Plate Signed AMB, 1890

By Minton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An unusual and stylish Aesthetic Movement Minton porcelain cabinet plate hand painted with flowers

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Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mintons Majolica Glazed John Henk Monumental Rooster, England 1910
Mintons Majolica Glazed John Henk Monumental Rooster, England 1910

Mintons Majolica Glazed John Henk Monumental Rooster, England 1910

By Minton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Minton, a monumental and scarce Rooster figure, Stoke-Upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England

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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Minton Majolica Cobalt-Blue Ground Reticulated Garden Seats, 1871
Pair of Minton Majolica Cobalt-Blue Ground Reticulated Garden Seats, 1871

Pair of Minton Majolica Cobalt-Blue Ground Reticulated Garden Seats, 1871

By Minton

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Pair of Minton Majolica Cobalt-Blue Ground Reticulated Garden Seats Shape no. 1364. Each

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Antique 1870s British Aesthetic Movement Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Minton’s Art Pottery Studio Kensington Gore Hand-Painted Charger
19th Century Minton’s Art Pottery Studio Kensington Gore Hand-Painted Charger

19th Century Minton’s Art Pottery Studio Kensington Gore Hand-Painted Charger

By Minton

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This large hand-painted charger was made by Mintons Art Pottery Studio of Kensington Gore, London

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Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Aesthetic Movement Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Cast Fire Inserts with Mintons Aesop's Fables Tiles
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Cast Fire Inserts with Mintons Aesop's Fables Tiles

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Cast Fire Inserts with Mintons Aesop's Fables Tiles

By John Moyr Smith, Thomas Jeckyll, Minton

Located in London, GB

Thomas Jeckyll in the style of. A rare pair of Aesthetic Movement cast iron fire inserts, each

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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Set of Nine Minton 19th Century Hand-Painted Dessert Plates, Antonin Boullemier
Set of Nine Minton 19th Century Hand-Painted Dessert Plates, Antonin Boullemier

Set of Nine Minton 19th Century Hand-Painted Dessert Plates, Antonin Boullemier

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This amazing set of nine Mintons, 19th century cabinet plates depicting young nymphs in fanciful

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Minton English Majolica Daisy and Trellis 2-Piece Jardinière on Stand circa 1875
Minton English Majolica Daisy and Trellis 2-Piece Jardinière on Stand circa 1875

Minton English Majolica Daisy and Trellis 2-Piece Jardinière on Stand circa 1875

By Minton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An excellent quality Minton Majolica ‘Daisy and Trellis’ Jardinière on its stand, England, circa

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Planters, Cachepots...

Materials

Earthenware

Minton's Christopher Dresser Style Japonisme Aesthetic Movement Plate
Minton's Christopher Dresser Style Japonisme Aesthetic Movement Plate

Minton's Christopher Dresser Style Japonisme Aesthetic Movement Plate

By Christopher Dresser

Located in Sharon, CT

One of the most colorful and successful Japonisme pieces of the period. Fully signed Minton's. In

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Christopher Dresser Japonism Yellow Minton Plate, 1876
Christopher Dresser Japonism Yellow Minton Plate, 1876

Christopher Dresser Japonism Yellow Minton Plate, 1876

By Christopher Dresser, Minton

Located in Paris, FR

Yellow Aesthetic Minton Porcelain Plate in the style of Japonism creations made by Christopher

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Aesthetic Period Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Inset with Minton Tiles
Aesthetic Period Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Inset with Minton Tiles

Aesthetic Period Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Inset with Minton Tiles

Located in London, GB

An Aesthetic period Kilkenny marble fireplace inset with Minton tiles, removed the Cornish home of

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

6 Antique Mintons Porcelain Raised Gold Twin Handled Bouillons / Cups & Saucers
6 Antique Mintons Porcelain Raised Gold Twin Handled Bouillons / Cups & Saucers

6 Antique Mintons Porcelain Raised Gold Twin Handled Bouillons / Cups & Saucers

By Minton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 6 richly gilt porcelain bullion or tea cups. By Mintons. In an Aesthetic Movement

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Tea cup attributed to Christopher Dresser, 1871
Minton Tea cup attributed to Christopher Dresser, 1871

Minton Tea cup attributed to Christopher Dresser, 1871

By Christopher Dresser, Minton

Located in Paris, FR

Wonderful aesthetic movement tea cup in hand-painted and hand-gilt porcelain by the English

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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Christopher Dresser Mintons Chinoiserie Aesthetic Movement heart box inkwell
Christopher Dresser Mintons Chinoiserie Aesthetic Movement heart box inkwell

Christopher Dresser Mintons Chinoiserie Aesthetic Movement heart box inkwell

By Christopher Dresser

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Rare heart shaped inkwell designed by Christopher Dresser made by Mintons. Impressed markings OO

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Arts & Crafts Minton Pottery Tile Designed by Christopher Dresser
Arts & Crafts Minton Pottery Tile Designed by Christopher Dresser

Arts & Crafts Minton Pottery Tile Designed by Christopher Dresser

By Christopher Dresser, Minton

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A Minton pottery tile designed by Christopher Dresser in 1873. This tile, designed by

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Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Decorative Art

Materials

Earthenware

Christopher Dresser Minton's Large Cake Platter
Christopher Dresser Minton's Large Cake Platter

Christopher Dresser Minton's Large Cake Platter

By Christopher Dresser

Located in Sharon, CT

The largest and most important piece from the Mintons series based on the Christopher dresser

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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Christopher Dresser Designed Minton & Co. Encaustic Tile
Christopher Dresser Designed Minton & Co. Encaustic Tile

Christopher Dresser Designed Minton & Co. Encaustic Tile

By Christopher Dresser

Located in Sharon, CT

Christopher Dresser designed geometric encaustic tile. Manufactured from 1870-85 by Minton and

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Minton Hand Painted Ornithological 13 Piece Dessert Service- C. Dresser
Minton Hand Painted Ornithological 13 Piece Dessert Service- C. Dresser

Minton Hand Painted Ornithological 13 Piece Dessert Service- C. Dresser

By Christopher Dresser

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This amazing 13 piece hand painted ornithological dessert service is painted in the "Aesthetic

Category

Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

Minton Aesthetic Movement Plate, Holland Pattern, Marked 1888
Minton Aesthetic Movement Plate, Holland Pattern, Marked 1888

Minton Aesthetic Movement Plate, Holland Pattern, Marked 1888

By Minton

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Minton octagonal plate with an intricate printed Aesthetic Movement design, comprising of a lady's

Category

Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Enamel

Christopher Dresser /Minton Aesthetic Movement “Cloisonné” Vase 1867
Christopher Dresser /Minton Aesthetic Movement “Cloisonné” Vase 1867

Christopher Dresser /Minton Aesthetic Movement “Cloisonné” Vase 1867

By Christopher Dresser, Minton

Located in New York, NY

CHRISTOPHER DRESSER (1834-1904) UK MINTON, Stoke-on-Trent, England “Cloisonné” vase 1867

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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Aesthetic Plate, Holland Pattern, 1888
Minton Aesthetic Plate, Holland Pattern, 1888

Minton Aesthetic Plate, Holland Pattern, 1888

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Minton octagonal plate with printed Aesthetic Movement design, named on reverse -Holland- Impressed

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Antique 1880s Porcelain

Materials

Enamel

Aesthetic Period Vase After Minton's
Aesthetic Period Vase After Minton's

Aesthetic Period Vase After Minton's

By Minton

Located in Long Island City, NY

An unusual English Aesthetic period pottery vase of pyramidal form and based on a model by Minton

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Antique 1890s British Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Pottery

Aesthetic Movement Minton Pitcher or Jug
Aesthetic Movement Minton Pitcher or Jug

Aesthetic Movement Minton Pitcher or Jug

By Minton

Located in Sheffield, MA

An Aesthetic Movement Minton pitcher or jug decorated with transferware geometric shapes in red

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Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Set of Ten Matching Aesthetic Movement Minton Tiles
Set of Ten Matching Aesthetic Movement Minton Tiles

Set of Ten Matching Aesthetic Movement Minton Tiles

By Minton

Located in New York, NY

Set of ten matching circa 1880 Minton Terracotta black transfer tiles having Aesthetic Movement

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Art

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Minton Porcelain Aesthetic Movement Christopher Dresser Vase
19th Century Minton Porcelain Aesthetic Movement Christopher Dresser Vase

19th Century Minton Porcelain Aesthetic Movement Christopher Dresser Vase

By Minton

Located in London, United Kindgom

A rare Minton porcelain Aesthetic Movement porcelain vase designed by Christopher Dresser circa

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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Vases

Minton Majolica Sessionists Jardinere
Minton Majolica Sessionists Jardinere

Minton Majolica Sessionists Jardinere

By Minton

Located in Middleburg, VA

Fabulous English Minton Majolica Sessionists Jardinere in gorgeous turquoise with an amazing

Category

Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pottery

Materials

Pottery

13 Minton Tropical Aquatic Cabinet Plates by Artist William Mussill
13 Minton Tropical Aquatic Cabinet Plates by Artist William Mussill

13 Minton Tropical Aquatic Cabinet Plates by Artist William Mussill

By Minton

Located in New York, NY

Here is a wonderful set of 13 hand painted cabinet plates by artist William Mussill from Minton

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Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

A Pair of Hand Painted Mintons Moon Flasks circa 1874
A Pair of Hand Painted Mintons Moon Flasks circa 1874

A Pair of Hand Painted Mintons Moon Flasks circa 1874

By Minton-Spidell

Located in Stratford Upon Avon, GB

measure 35cm high , 27cm wide and 9cm deep. The base of one vase has the painted Mintons monogram as

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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Striking Large Hand Painted, Four Handles Vase by Mintons.
Striking Large Hand Painted, Four Handles Vase by Mintons.

Striking Large Hand Painted, Four Handles Vase by Mintons.

By Minton-Spidell

Located in Stratford Upon Avon, GB

This is a rare vase. Produced by Mintons and very probably originating from their short-lived Art

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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Pottery

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Minton Aesthetic For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the minton aesthetic you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A minton aesthetic — often made from ceramic, porcelain and earthenware — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect minton aesthetic — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A minton aesthetic is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made minton aesthetic has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Minton, Christopher Dresser and Thomas Minton are consistently popular.

How Much is a Minton Aesthetic?

The average selling price for a minton aesthetic at 1stDibs is $2,850, while they’re typically $79 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Aesthetic-movement Furniture

In 1880, polymath designer William Morris declared: “If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” His words encapsulated the Aesthetic Movement, which prized beauty above all and blurred the lines between fine art and the decorative arts, particularly through lavishly crafted furniture pieces.

The Aesthetic Movement, whose major proponents included author Oscar Wilde, flourished from the 1860s to the 1880s and was mostly popular in England and the United States. Design expositions like the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, as well as the publishing of how-to books for interior design, helped disseminate Aesthetic Movement bedroom furniture, serveware, coffee tables and other items, especially to the middle class.

The establishment of new art museums, art clubs and a rising passion for collecting at the time contributed to a growing appreciation for art. Morris’s founding of Morris & Co. in 1862 and the commercializing of this “cult of beauty” by the Liberty store in London, starting in the late 19th century, further disseminated the idea of a domestic space that was thoughtfully and floridly designed.

Leading Aesthetic Movement furniture designers included E.W. Godwin, who drew on Japanese influences and whose work reflected a wider enthusiasm for imported East Asian art. British designer Christopher Dresser created textiles, ceramics and more that were also inspired by Japanese decorative art but were representative of additional diverse design sources that ranged from Egypt to Mexico.

The Aesthetic Movement’s eclecticism resulted in dazzling interiors. Japanese fans were positioned on Renaissance-inspired cabinets with brass hardware, while mantels made of rich walnut or finely carved ebonized wood and adorned with painted Minton tiles mingled with cast-iron chairs against a backdrop of floral wallpaper. In 1881, in New York City, stenciled checkerboard motifs and painted floral murals could be found under an opalescent glass chandelier in a luxurious dressing room designed by German émigré cabinetmaker-decorator George Alfred Schastey. Amid the rise of the industrial age, the style’s promotion of art in everyday life would inform the Arts and Crafts Movement and Art Nouveau.

Find a collection of antique Aesthetic Movement seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture and antiques on 1stDibs.