Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large
Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large
Porcelain
$3,800 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.63 in
Set Rare Eleven (11) Minton Red Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates w/ Gold Borders
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter
Porcelain
Sublime Set of 12 Minton Dinner or Service Plates
By Minton
Located in Hopewell, NJ
12 handsome Minton china dinner or service plates having contemporary style with black and platinum
Porcelain
Set of 12 Mintons ‘Gold Crocus’ Dinner Plates, England, circa 1920s
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 12 Mintons ‘Gold Crocus’ Dinner Plates, England, circa 1920s An elegant and refined set of
Porcelain
Set of 11 English Minton Porcelain Plates, circa 1880
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
Each depicting a marine scene with shells and corals, with a gilt rim. Signed William Mussill.
Porcelain
English Minton Porcelain Plates for Rhodes Bros Tacoma, Set of 4
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
A rare set of four (4) English Minton porcelain plates, circa early-20th century, England. Plates
Porcelain
$5,500 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.75 in
Set of 13 Minton Dinner Plates Soft Blue Green Raised Paste Gold Leaf Pattern
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 13 Minton dinner plates feature the iconic "Eau de Nils" enamel border which
Porcelain
$1,400
H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in
Set of 16 Minton Porcelain China Made in England Diner Plates Salt & Pepper Set
By Minton
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 16 Minton plates plus salt & pepper two appetizer dishes set. White blue to lilac golden rim.
Porcelain
Set of 12 English Victorian Minton Porcelain Dinner Plates
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 English Victorian turquoise and white Minton porcelain dinner plates with gold trim and
Gold
Set of Three Antique English Minton Plates, circa 1881
By Minton
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of three antique Minton English plates with chrysanthemum motif, yellow border, black trim
Porcelain
$95 / item
H 0.75 in Dm 7.75 in
Early 20th Century Set 30 English Decorated Minton Fine China Dessert Plates
By Minton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Set of 30 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Dessert Plates. The beautifully vibrant color
Porcelain
Antique Set Eight Hand-Painted Minton Plates Depicting Fish Signed A. Holland
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite and beautifully made set of Eight Hand-Painted Minton Porcelain Plates Depicting
Porcelain
$128 / item
H 1 in Dm 10.25 in
Early 20th Century Set 34 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Dining Plates
By Minton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Set of 34 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Dining Plates. The beautifully vibrant color
Porcelain
$4,200 / set
H 0.88 in Dm 9.5 in
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
Porcelain
$85 / item
H 0.5 in Dm 6.75 in
Early 20th Century Set 36 English Hand Decorated Minton Fine China Bread Plates
By Minton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Set of 36 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Bread Plates. The beautifully vibrant color
Porcelain
$112 / item
H 0.75 in Dm 8.88 in
Early 20th Century Set 22 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Salad Plates
By Minton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Set of 22 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Salad Plates. The beautifully vibrant color
Porcelain
Set of 12 English Porcelain Botanical Plates, Minton, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain botanical plates. Impressed Worcester with crown.
Porcelain
$3,700 / set
English Victorian Minton Porcelain Dinner Set
Located in Queens, NY
30 Piece English Victorian Minton white porcelain dinner service with gold banding (6 dinner plates
Gold
Set of 12 English Mintons Cobalt and Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine set of 12 Mintons cobalt and gold encrusted dinner plates. Beautiful design and so
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1 in Dm 10.75 in
Set of Eleven Minton Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates Made for T. Goode LTD, London
By Minton
Located in Boston, MA
This is an exquisite set of eleven Minton Porcelain Ball dinner plates. They have a beautiful gold
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1.2 in Dm 10.63 in
Set of 12 Minton Dinner Plates Decorated with Ribbons of Raised Gilded Jeweling
By Minton
Located in Boston, MA
This is a fabulous set of 12 Minton Dinner plates decorated with gilt vases of flowers and ribbons
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1 in Dm 10.5 in
Set of 11 Minton Dinner Plates with Raised Gold Jeweled Garlands and Gold Border
By Minton
Located in Boston, MA
Set of eleven fabulous Minton dinner plates decorated with garlands of raised gold arabesque and
Porcelain
Set of 12 English Minton Plates SATURDAY SALE
By Minton
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Minton, Retailed by Ovington's, Second Quarter 20th Century. The tooled gilt rim enclosing an ecru
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1.25 in Dm 9.75 in
Set of Four circa 1875 Blue Minton Plates after Royal Worcester's "Blind Earl"
By Minton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four 19th century circa 1875 turquoise blue Minton porcelain plates with rose bud and leaf
Porcelain
Set of 12 Tilden-Thurber plates
By Minton
Located in San Francisco, CA
These Mintons plates have a broad gold relief border of closed fretwork and a whisical inner border
Porcelain
Set of Antique Minton Plates
Located in Chamblee, GA
A wonderful set of Minton plates in the Woodseat pattern with an Asian influence design. There are
Porcelain
Minton "Tapestry" Porcelain Dinner Service, 80
By Minton
Located in Astoria, NY
Minton "Tapestry" Pattern Porcelain Dinner Service Set, comprising: (9) nine dinner plates, (7
Porcelain
19th Century Aesthetic Minton Dinner Plates Set
By Minton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A set of 12 dinner plates and 3 cake stands by Minton from 1874 featuring mint green borders and
Porcelain
Set of 12 Classical Motif Minton Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Litchfield, CT
City. A lovely example of the Grecian influence in Edwardian style, these twelve Minton dinner plates
Porcelain
Set of 18 Minton Cobalt Blue Gilt Dinner Plates, Vintage
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of eighteen (18) dinner plates by one of England's re known firms Minton. This
Gold, Enamel
Set Of 12 Minton Burgundy Border Jewel & Gilt Encrusted Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Norwood, NJ
A set of 12 Minton top of the line burgundy bordered service plates with raised paste gold
Gold, Enamel
Sold
H 0.5 in Dm 10.63 in
Set of 11 Minton Dinner Presentation Plates w/ Profuse Nouveau Raised Paste Gol
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 11 magnificent Minton plates can be used for dinner plates and service/presentation
Porcelain
Set of 12 Minton Turquoise Dinner Plates with Red and Raised Gold Medallions
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is one of my exceptional sets of 19th century Minton dinner plates retailed by the illustrious
Gold
Set of 12 Minton Arts & Crafts Cobalt Blue and Acid Etched Gold Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Minton dinner plates accurately exemplify the style. Elegant but understated, the acid etched gold with
Gold
Set of Four 19th Century Minton China Soup Bowls
By Minton
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This wonderful set of four Minton China soup bowls, circa 1830s, is from England and retailed by W
Porcelain
19th Century Tiffany and Co. Set of Twelve Minton English Plates Set
By Minton
Located in Savannah, GA
Striking set of twelve dinner plates made by the Minton Company in England for Tiffany & Co. N.Y
Porcelain
Minton Early 19th Century Red Oriental Garden Plates ~ set of 4
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
A set of four (4) early Minton porcelain plates, unusually decorated with a red bat-print of
Gold
Set of Six Minton Scenic Cabinet Plates
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of six topographical hand painted scenes within cobalt blue border surrounded by two bands of
Porcelain
Set of 12 Minton 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Dessert Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This 19th century set of 12 Minton dessert or cabinet plates exhibits all the details and quality
Porcelain
Sold
H 0.75 in Dm 9.75 in L 0.75 in
Minton Set of Six Plates, White with Essex Birds, Aesthetic Movement 1888
By Minton
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of six dessert plates made by Minton in 1888. The plates have a white
Porcelain
Set of Six 19th Century Minton China Dinner Plates
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This wonderful set of six Minton China dinner plates, circa 1830s, is from England and retailed by
Porcelain
Sold
H 0.5 in Dm 10.5 in L 0.5 in
Set of Twelve Minton Tiffany & Co. Cobalt Blue & Gold Gilt Service/Dinner Plates
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of twelve Minton Tiffany & Co. cobalt blue and gold gilt service or dinner plates Dimensions
Porcelain
Set of 18 Green & Heavily Gilt Encrusted Dessert/Salad Plates Antique English
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vibrant and elegant set of plates by the re known Gilded Age Porcelain firm of Minton England
Gold, Enamel
Set of Eight Minton Armorial Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Set of eight Minton porcelain armorial dinner plates. These stunning plates feature raised paste
Porcelain
Set of 12 Early 20th Century Minton Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 early 20th century Minton dinner plates. Finely decorated blue porcelain with raised
Porcelain
Set of Ten Minton Hand-Painted Service Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of ten hand-painted and gilt service dinner plates by Minton, England. The hand-painted
Porcelain
Sublime Set of 12 Minton Dinner or Service Plates
By Minton
Located in Hopewell, NJ
12 handsome Minton china dinner or service plates having contemporary style with black and platinum
Porcelain
Fine Set of 13 Early 20th Century Minton Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine set of 13 early 20th century Minton dinner plates. Finely decorated with raised gold
Porcelain
Set of 6 Porcelain Fish Plates - Minton - Hand Painted
By Minton
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set of 6 porcelain fish plates, made by the English brand Minton. The plates are
Porcelain
Set of 12 Hand-Painted English Dinner Service Plates by Minton
By Minton
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant set of 12 hand-painted English dinner service plates. The hand enameled borders and centers
Porcelain
Sold
H 4.25 in Dm 10.25 in
Wonderful Minton Set 11 Service Dinner Plates Encrusted Raised Gold Urn Swag
By Minton
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Minton Set Of 11 Service Dinner Plates With Encrusted Raised Gold Urn Rim And Beaded
Porcelain
Wonderful Service Set 12 Minton Dinner Plates Raised Gold Gilded Regency Urn
By Minton
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful service set of 12 Minton dinner plates having raised gold gilded over a white plate
Porcelain
Set of 12 Minton Orange Dinner Plates with Neoclassical Raised Paste Gold
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a gorgeous set of 12 Mintons dinner plates with bittersweet orange borders which are
Porcelain
Set of Eight English Minton Raised Gilt Border Service Dinner Plates, 1905
By Minton
Located in Lambertville, NJ
gold inner band marked on back, Minton, the mark places the years to circa 1905. Measures: 10.5 inch
Porcelain
Set of 12 Minton Neoclassical Porcelain Plates, circa 1929-1930
By Minton
Located in Essex, MA
12 Minton neoclassical porcelain plates. Each with a black background, signed and with different
Porcelain
Set of 12 Minton Turquoise Dinner Plates with Red and Raised Gold Medallions
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is one of my exceptional sets of 19th century Minton dinner plates retailed by the illustrious
Gold
Sold
H 0.75 in Dm 11.25 in
Set of 11 Minton Cranberry, Ivory & Raised Paste Gold 11" Dinner Service Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
exquisite Minton set of 11, does just that. The elegant cranberry border is embellished with an acid etched
Porcelain
Set Of 12 Minton Art Nouveau Dinner Plates W/ Raised Gold on Gray
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An unusual color combination puts this set of 12 dinner plates "a cut above the rest". The 6 slate
Porcelain
Set of 11 English Edwardian Minton Rimmed Soup Bowl
By Minton
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant set of 11 wide rimmed Minton soup bowls with hand gilt trim. The wide rim border is a very
Porcelain
Mintons Presentation Plates for Thomas Goode & Co., Set of 10
By Minton
Located in Norwood, NJ
Late 19th century Mintons presentation plates for Thomas Goode & Co. 10 Mintons presentation plates
Porcelain
19th Century Minton Pierced Rim Hand-Painted Partial Dessert Set with Compotes
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a lovely grouping of 19th century Minton pierced rim hand-painted dessert plates with a
Porcelain
Sold
H 2 in Dm 6.38 in
Set 7 English Hand-Decorated Mintons Fine China Soup Consommé Bowls with Saucers
By Minton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Set of 7 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Soup Consommé Bowls with Saucers. The
Porcelain
Set of 12 Minton Tiffany & Co. Cobalt Blue and Gold Gilt Service Plates
By Minton
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 12 Minton Tiffany & Co. cobalt blue and gold gilt service plates. These plates have raised
Porcelain
Set of 12 Antique English Gilt Encrusted Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
: Tate's of Chicago. Hallmarked Minton, England.
Gold
Sold
H 2.38 in Dm 5.63 in
A Set of 7 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Coffee Cups with Saucers
By Minton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Set of 7 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Coffee Cups with Saucers. The beautifully
Porcelain
Elegant Set of Twelve Gilded and Scalloped Dessert Plates by Mintons
By Thomas Minton
Located in New York, NY
The details evident in this elegant set of twelve porcelain dessert plates testifies to the
22k Gold
Set of 12 Antique 19th Century English Minton Porcelain Service Plates
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 12 antique 19th century minton English porcelain service plates.
Porcelain
Set of 12 Gold Encrusted English Raised Gilt Service Plates
By Minton
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant set of 12 raised gilt service plates made by Minton. The delicate borders with a raised
Porcelain
Set of Six Minton Japonisme Gilt and Silver Gilt Plates
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Minton Japonisme gilt and silver gilt plates. Set of six Minton Japonisme hand painted
Porcelain
Sold
H 1 in Dm 10.75 in L 1 in
Set of Eleven Minton Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates Made for T. Goode LTD, London
By Minton
Located in Boston, MA
This is an exquisite set of eleven Minton Porcelain Ball dinner plates. They have a beautiful gold
Porcelain
Sold
H 1 in Dm 10.5 in
Set of 11 Minton Dinner Plates with Raised Gold Jeweled Garlands and Gold Border
By Minton
Located in Boston, MA
Set of eleven fabulous Minton dinner plates decorated with garlands of raised gold arabesque and
Porcelain
Set of 16, Minton English Gilt Rim Service Plates, circa 1900
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
Set of 16, Minton English gilt rim service plates. Great condition. Marked in the back with pink
Porcelain
A Minton - Kent Pattern Dinner Set
Located in New York, NY
. Comprising 62 pieces; 2 teacups and saucers, 10 dinner plates, 8 large soup bowls, 1 small soup bowl, 9 lunch
Porcelain
Set of Six Minton Dinner Plates With Aqua Enameling on their Borders and Centers
By Minton
Located in Boston, MA
This is a beautiful set of six antique Minton dinner plates. They are beautifully decorated with
Porcelain
$198,748
H 47.75 in W 66.5 in
Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light
By John Wilson Ewbank
Located in London, GB
John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; L...
Oil
Chinese Enamel and French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Jardinière
Located in London, GB
Chinese enamel and French gilt bronze Chinoiserie jardinière The enamel Chinese and the gilt bronze French, 19th century Measures: Height 40cm, width 53cm, depth 30cm. This Chin...
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Unavailable|$2,600,000
H 21.75 in W 13.5 in
In the Wheatfield (Girl Standing in a Wheat Field)
By Winslow Homer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"In the Wheatfield (Girl Standing in a Wheat Field)" is a painting by Winslow Homer. The painting is signed, lower left, "Homer 1873". The framed piece measures 29 3/4 x 21 5/8 x 2 7...
Canvas, Oil
$282Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
$442,418
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
$4,500 / set
H 10 in Dm 10.13 in
Mid-Century Romanze Porcelain Dinner Service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, near complete Mid-Century modern porcelain dinner service. By Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. In the Romanze form and Medley pattern. Consisting of: 10 Large Dinner Plates ...
Porcelain
On Hold|$28,400 / set
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a current customized mix of textiles from Sonia Rykiel and the house of Missoni. Features multiple ...
Silk, Velvet
$125,000
H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 22.84 in
Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object
Located in London, GB
A very large, one of a kind epimorph amethyst. This piece is a visual spectacle with the natural sculptural formations of amethyst in a different variety of purple tones. Also disp...
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
$4,200 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.25 in
Set of 12 Royal Crown Derby Hand-Painted Dinner Plates with Floral Bouquets
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set is a great example of the iconic artistry and style of Royal Crown Derby. These plates are embellished with swags of vibrant hand-painted roses and two bands of acid etched...
Porcelain
Orientale
By Henri Fantin-Latour
Located in New York, NY
Signed, lower right: Fantin Provenance: Gustave Tempelaere (1840–1904), Paris; possibly by descent to his son: Julien Tempelaere (1876–1961) and with F. & J. Tempelaere, Paris, prob...
Canvas, Paper, Oil
$15,084
H 5.91 in Dm 3.55 in
Lalique After René Lalique, Fontainebleau Service (50 pieces), France 1950s
By René Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Lalique Fontainebleau service composed of 48 pieces in sets of 8, one carafe and one decanter (50 pieces total). This service has champagne coupes, water, red, white wine Made...
Crystal
Puiforcat French high class Lunch plates 18 pieces
By Puiforcat
Located in Paris, FR
Very refined lunch set made by the French luxury silversmith Puiforcat. This gorgeous set in solid silver is composed of 18 plates with scalloped edges decorated with foliage. The p...
Sterling Silver
$340,322
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$14,850Sale Price|24% Off
H 31 in W 47.75 in D 28 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center, Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style ebonized gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and fruitwood floral marquetry single-drawer center table, desk or writing table. The orna...
Bronze
A Louis XV Style Porter's Chair By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The comfort of a good armchair that is also statement chair. Sink into our hand carved, French, Louis XV style, Porter's chair and feel cosseted. The seat has been feather & down fi...
Hardwood
$347,200
H 68 in W 55 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Oil
Pottery is one of the oldest decorative art forms, and Minton is one of its historical masters. For more than 250 years, the English company was a premier producer of porcelain and ceramic wares. Its factory was known for detailed and brightly colored Victorian tableware, including dinner plates and serving pieces.
Thomas Minton founded the Minton factory in 1793 in Stoke-upon-Trent, England. It initially made earthenware but introduced bone china in 1798. When Minton died in 1836, the company passed to his son, Herbert Minton. The younger Minton was a savvy businessman with an eye for design. He introduced glossy majolica earthenware to the factory’s repertoire and hired skilled artists and designers like Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin and Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, boosting the company’s reputation.
In 1851, Minton debuted its majolica at the Great Exhibition in London. It became a royal family favorite and was even used to tile the Royal Dairy at Windsor Home Park. Minton majolica was also displayed on the monumental Saint George and the dragon fountain at the 1862 London International Exhibition.
Colin Minton Campbell, a nephew of Herbert Minton, took over the family business in 1858. He led the company to the head of the 1870s English art pottery movement. In the 1890s, French porcelain artist Marc-Louis Solon helped modernize Minton with his Art Nouveau designs.
Minton ceased operating as an independent company when it merged with Royal Doulton Tableware Ltd. in 1968. It was the end of an era, but not the end of widespread appreciation for Minton ceramics.
In 1982, the ”English Majolica” exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum featured 75 Minton pieces. When the Metropolitan Museum of Art reopened its British Galleries in 2020, it included a display of three colorful Minton majolica bird sculptures. Minton pottery was also on display from September 2021 to January 2022, along with other English pottery, at the Bard Graduate Center’s ”Majolica Mania” exhibition.
On 1stDibs, find exquisite Minton serveware, decorative objects, wall decorations and more.
Set the mood when you’re setting the table. The right antique and vintage dinner plates for the meals in your home can truly elevate the dining experience.
We haven’t had our own plate at dinner for very long. It wasn’t until the middle of the 19th century in Europe that individual dinner plates had become the norm, replacing the platters that diners had shared before them. Innovations at the dining table are believed to have been introduced by Italian noblewoman Catherine de’ Medici, who, when she married King Henry II of France in 1533, brought with her decorative table adornments for meals and fine tableware such as silver forks, replacing the fingers and knives utilized during dinner before her arrival. Italy was a bit faster on table settings, and, thanks to Catherine, tableware such as dinner plates would also replace the wooden trenchers and flat slabs of days-old bread that preceded them.
Today, while enthusiasts of mid-century modern furnishings might pine for vintage mismatched dinner plates — a mix of old and new can be refreshing — presenting ceramic vessels, glassware and decorative centerpieces that matched was once actually part of the point as setting the table became more refined during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And as Fornasetti dinner plates and Chinese porcelain tableware have long held weight as collector’s items and status symbols, your dinner dishes haven’t ever really been merely functional. From antique metal dishes and ornamental earthenware designed by celebrated English ceramics makers Wedgwood, dinner plates are statement-making works that bring elegance and likely stir conversation at your table.
Entertaining is an art form, and the kitchen bar island and dining room table in your space are cherished gathering places where families and friends convene and grow closer over good meals. Browse an extensive collection of antique and vintage dinner plates to pair with these important events today on 1stDibs.