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Minton Dessert Service with Butterflies and Flowers and Gold Rims
By Minton
Located in Pembroke, MA
Extraordinary porcelain dessert service attributed to Minton comprising 23 pieces with turquoise
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Porcelain

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

19th Century Aesthetic Minton Dinner Plates Set
By Minton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
beautifully hand-painted butterflies. The 1874 production of these Minton dinner plates corresponds with the
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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

Seven Antique Porcelain Botanical Cabinet Plates Made by Minton Circa 1825
By Minton
Located in Katonah, NY
at Minton, an English factory, in the early 19th century, circa 1825. Each plate displays a single
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Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

Fine Pair of 19th Century Cobalt-Blue and Parcel-Gilt Majolica Figural Vases
By Minton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of satyrs and gilt decorations of flowers and butterflies. Probably English, circa 1880. Measures
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Antique 19th Century British Other Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Minton Pate Sur Pâte Style Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Minton pate sur pate style vases with white relief butterflies black white, and gold
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Antique Early 1900s English Vases

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Porcelain

Minton Pate Sur Pâte Style Vases
Minton Pate Sur Pâte Style Vases
H 12.75 in W 8 in D 6 in
Pair of Mintons Porcelain Yellow-Ground Garden Seats in Japanese Style
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of Mintons porcelain yellow-ground garden seats in Japanese style with birds and butterflies
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Antique 1870s British Patio and Garden Furniture

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Porcelain

Aesthetic Movement Japanesque Cabinet Plate Attributed to Christopher Dresser
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
to Christopher Dresser and dated 1877. The plate, possibly Minton, is finely made in white porcelain
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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose
Located in London, GB
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Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
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Cristalleries De Baccarat, A Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Twenty-Four Light Tsarine Torcheres, Standing Floor Chandeliers. "A Magnificent Pair of Chandeliers" Each central ...
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By Minton
Located in New York, NY
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A Pair of Hand Painted Mintons Moon Flasks circa 1874
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Stratford Upon Avon, GB
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By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Vases

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Rare Minton Majolica Flower Vase On Stand
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Vases

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Minton Garniture Decorated and Signed by Antonin Boullemier, 1891
By Minton
Located in London, GB
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By Minton
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By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
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By Minton
Located in London, GB
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By Minton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Antique Minton Aesthetic Movement Porcelain Cabinet Plate 19th C
Located in London, GB
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By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
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A Majolica Jardiniere
Located in Downingtown, PA
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By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Dinner Plates

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By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Coalport Set of 2 Small Plates, Humming Birds by John Randall, circa 1865
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
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By Minton
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By Minton
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By Minton
Located in London, United Kindgom
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Minton Butterfly For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the minton butterfly you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A minton butterfly — often made from ceramic and porcelain — can elevate any home. A minton butterfly made by neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made minton butterfly has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Minton and Minton-Spidell are consistently popular.

How Much is a Minton Butterfly?

Prices for a minton butterfly can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $93 and can go as high as $148,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,100.

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