Large Early 19th Century Minton Porcelain Centrepiece Vase
By Minton
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in: - Geoffrey A Godden, Minton Pottery and Porcelain (1965), col. pl.VII and pl.105, by Paul Atterbury and Maureen Batkin - The Dictionary of Minton (1990), p.53 - By Jo...
Porcelain
Minton Majolica Wine Ewer Designed by Hugues Protât, English, circa 1875
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Victoria Cecil, MINTON MAJOLICA, Jeremy Cooper Ltd., Exhibition 7-26 June 1982, Galen Place, London, p. 48, cat.
Majolica
Antique Porcelain Chinoiserie Plate Hand Painted by Minton England Circa 1810
By Minton
Located in Katonah, NY
For an image of an item from this Minton pattern labeled 1805-1810, see The Dictionary of Minton by P Atterbury & M Batkin, pg 19.
Porcelain
A Minton Majolica Ale Jug with Five Revelers in Medieval Dress, dated 1862
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, p. 345. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377, and illustrated on p. 153.
Majolica
A Minton Majolica Stag's Head Small Taza in Cobalt Blue, English, ca. 1868
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, p. 349. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e. design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Centerpiece Tray 15-in, Lotus Flower on Green Ground, Dated 1863
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 349. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., pattern numbers) listed pp. 343-377 (partial).
Majolica
A Pair of Minton Majolica Baskets or Jardinieres by Albert Carrier-Belleuse.
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Skanninge, SE
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, p. 350. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e. design numbers) are listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Maiolica
Majolica Mermaids Jardinière by Minton
By Minton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Smith, p. 182 (illustrated) Minton: The First Two Hundred Years of Design & Production, Shrewsbury, 1993, by J.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate 'Malachite, ' English, Dated 1873
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Malachite
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate 'Malachite, ' English, Dated 1873
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Marilyn G.
Malachite
Minton Majolica Small Jardinière Flower Trough Singed, Dated 1871
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 353. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Turquoise Six Well Oyster Plate, English, Dated 1895
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377 (partial). 2--Marilyn G.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Turquoise Six Well Oyster Plate, English, Dated 1895
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377 (partial). 2--Marilyn G.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Leopard Spots, English, Dated 1870
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Marilyn G.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Leopard Spots, English, Dated 1870
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Marilyn G.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Leopard Spots, English, Dated 1871
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Marilyn G.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Leopard Spots, English, Dated 1870
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Marilyn G.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Leopard Spots, English, Dated 1871
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Marilyn G.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Leopard Spots, English, Dated 1871
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Marilyn G.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Leopard Spots, English, Dated 1871
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Marilyn G.
Majolica
A Minton Majolica Foxglove Jardiniere with Underplate, English, Dated: 1868
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, p. 349 . Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Majolica
Minton Majolica 'Bacchus' Vase Cobalt Blue-Ground, English, Dated 1856
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 349. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., pattern numbers) listed pp. 343-377 (partial).
Majolica
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, 'MOTTLED, ' Green and Brown, English, Dated 1871
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Marilyn G.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, 'MOTTLED, ' Green and Brown, English, Dated 1871
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Marilyn G.
Majolica
A Minton Majolica Moorish Design Garden Seat, Turquoise Ground, Dated 1868
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, p. 349. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e. design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Green, Brown, Yellow, English, Dated 1875
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Marilyn G.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Green, Brown, Yellow, English, Dated 1870
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Marilyn G.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1872
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Susan Weber et al., MAJOLICA MA...
Majolica
Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1874
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Susan Weber et al., MAJOLICA MA...
Majolica
Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1872
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Susan Weber et al., MAJOLICA MA...
Majolica
Minton Majolica Turquoise-Ground Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1875
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Susan Weber et al., MAJOLICA MA...
Majolica
Minton Majolica Turquoise-Ground Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1873
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Susan Weber et al., MAJOLICA MA...
Majolica
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H 4 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
Minton Majolica Turquoise Sardine Box Server with Three Sardines, Dated 1876
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 352 Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Seafood Plate with Fish and Shells, English, Dated 1873
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, p. 353. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e. design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Seafood Plate with Fish and Shells, English, Dated 1872
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, p. 353. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e. design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Majolica
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H 5.5 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Minton Majolica Pond Lily Basket Glazed in Green, Turquoise Lined, English, 1870
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 347. Minton ornamental shapes (i.e., pattern numbers) listed Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Majolica
Minton Majolica White Fantail Pigeon Tureen Yellow Wicker and Oak Tree Base
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 347. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., pattern numbers) listed Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Large Fruit Bowl with Three Pigeons Support, English, Dated 1870
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, p. 348. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e. design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Majolica
A Minton Majolica Cobalt-Ground Jug with Bird, Ivy, Berries, Dated 1865
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, p. 347. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e. design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Majolica
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H 0.75 in Dm 8.75 in
2 Antique Porcelain Chinoiserie Plates Hand Painted by Minton England Circa 1805
By Minton
Located in Katonah, NY
Price: $1060 For an image of a piece from this pattern labeled 1805-1810, see The Dictionary of Minton by P Atterbury & M Batkin, pg 19. For an example of Pillement's work, see the l...
Porcelain
Minton Majolica Covered Butter Dish and Stand with Cow-Form Handles, Dated 1867
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 345. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Majolica
Monumental Minton Majolica Amphora Vase, 1879, Attrib. to Christopher Dresser
By Christopher Dresser, Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 349. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2-Susan Weber et al., MAJOLICA MA...
Majolica
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H 17 in W 14 in D 6.75 in
Minton Majolica Centerpiece Putto Riding Winged Seahorse, Dated 1864, H-17ins
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, p. 330. Victoria Cecil, MINTON MAJOLICA: An Historical Survey and Exhibition Catalogue.
Majolica
Sold
H 6.25 in W 11 in D 7 in
Minton Majolica Faun Reticulated Basket by A. Carrier-Belleuse, Dated 1871
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, p. 350. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e. design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Majolica
A Minton Pottery Garden Seat
Located in Downingtown, PA
Marks: impressed on the footrim of base: Mintons; CC; 332; P and a triangle enclosing a circle for the date of 1878.
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H 16.5 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Minton Majolica Hanging Planter Basket, Bird's Nest, Cherries, Dated 1872
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 349. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Turquoise Six Well Oyster Plate, English, Dated 1874
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377 (partial). 2--Marilyn G.
Majolica
Minton Majolica Turquoise Six Well Oyster Plate, English, Dated 1873
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., pattern numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377 (partial).
Majolica
Minton Majolica Turquoise Six Well Oyster Plate, English, Dated 1871
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., pattern numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377 (partial).
Majolica
Minton Majolica Turquoise-Ground Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1878
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Susan Weber et al., MAJOLICA MAN...
Majolica
Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1875
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Susan Weber et al., MAJOLICA MAN...
Majolica
Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1875
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377. 2--Susan Weber et al., MAJOLICA MAN...
Majolica
Minton Majolica Seafood Plate with Fish and Shells, English, Dated 1873
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, p. 353. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e. design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Majolica
English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Frog and Mushroom Vide-Poche Bowl
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, p. 350. Impressed: Minton, a date code for 1867, and the impressed mold number 6011 Measures: 5.0 in. diameter x 4.25 in. height Excellen...
Earthenware
$46,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 27.25 in
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard and Fedinand Barbedienne - ‘F. Barbédienne & Cie. / A Paris’, after the model by É...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Gilt Bronze and Pink Porcelain Jewellery Box by Tahan
By Tahan Paris
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze and pink porcelain jewellery box by Tahan. French, late 19th Century Measures: height 13cm, width 18cm, depth 13cm. This fine jewellery casket by the French m...
Ormolu
$24,964Sale Price / set|49% Off
H 53.5 in Dm 19.5 in
Impressive Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Export Blue Porcelain Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large and Impressive 19th Century Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Export Blue-Celeste, White and Porcelain Vases. The ornately decorated bottle-shaped celadon vases, each with feline...
Porcelain
Georgian Blue John and Silver Urn
By Sir William Chambers
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important George III blue John urn is attributed to famed Swedish architect Sir William Chambers. The solid piece is carved entirely from rare Blue John Derbyshire spar, taken f...
Stone, Marble
$61,896 / set
H 27.96 in W 18.12 in D 10.63 in
Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
Napoleon III period neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze clock set by Picard French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 72cm, width 46cm, depth 27cm Candelabra: Height 78...
Malachite, Ormolu
$165,057 / set
H 70.87 in Dm 29.53 in
Very Large Italian Patinated Bronze and Carved Wood Sculptural Jardinières
Located in London, GB
Very large Italian patinated bronze and carved wood sculptural jardinières Italian, c. 1874 Jardinières: Height 93cm, diameter 75cm Base: Height 87cm, diameter 62cm Overall: Height ...
Bronze
$61,896 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 13.39 in
Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock Set
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Eugene-Antoine Aizelin
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI style ormolu and rouge griotte marble clock set French, 1867 Clock: height 67cm, width 46cm, depth 28cm Candelabra: height 81cm, width 34cm, depth 34cm Comprising a p...
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
$206,322 / set
H 59.45 in W 44.1 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Antique Hardstone and Ormolu Mounted Cabinets by Béfort Jeune
By Mathieu Béfort
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique hardstone and ormolu mounted cabinets by Béfort Jeune French, Late 19th Century Height 151cm, width 112cm, depth 52cm This outstanding pair of cabinets was crafted b...
Stone, Marble, Brass, Ormolu
$48,141 / set
H 46.07 in Dm 12.21 in
Large Pair of Orientalist Cold Painted Spelter Vases Signed 'L. Hottot'
By Louis Hottot
Located in London, GB
Each of a baluster form in a brown patina and cold painted in polychrome, with an oriental figure in exotic dress, fanned by two servants perched upon the handles on either side with...
Spelter
$48,141 / set
H 48.43 in Dm 20.48 in
Large Pair of Floral Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases on Wooden Plinths
Located in London, GB
Large pair of floral Chinese cloisonné enamel vases on wooden plinths Chinese, 20th Century Height 123cm, diameter 52cm This impressive pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases are de...
Metal, Enamel
$165,057
H 45.67 in W 18.9 in D 11.42 in
A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Figural Clock Set
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Champlevé Enamel Figural Three-Piece Clock Garniture. By Eugène Cornu for the Société des Marbres Onyx d'Algerie, the figure cast fr...
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Pair Of Blue John And Bronze Cassolettes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Blending natural wonder and artistic prowess, this magnificent pair of cassolettes is a symphony of craftsmanship. The intricate gilt bronze decor, only made possible by the finest c...
Stone, Bronze
$111,910 / set
H 25.6 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
Important Pair of "Breche sanguine" Ewers by Maison Millet, France, Circa 1880
By Maison Millet
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of Louis XV style ewers in « Brèche sanguine » marble and gilded bronze. Rich Rocaille decoration with asymmetrical foliage motifs, resting on an elegant openwork scal...
Marble, Bronze
$130,670 / set
H 27.17 in W 31.89 in D 9.06 in
Grand Ormolu and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Salmson
By Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
Grand ormolu and marble clock set by Raingo Frères and Salmson French, Late 19th Century Clock: Height 69cm, width 81cm, depth 23cm Candelabra: Height 80cm, width 34cm, depth 34cm ...
Marble, Ormolu
$1,250,000
H 100.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Monumental Pair French 19th Century Putto Flambeaux Urns Torchere Urn Sculptures
Located in LA, CA
A Monumental Museum Quality Pair of French 19th Century Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Rosso Granite Marble Flambeaux Urns, each depicting a pair of standing allegorical and whims...
Granite, Marble, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Very Large French Blue Glass and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of very large French blue glass and ormolu vases French, 20th Century Height 153cm, width 50cm, depth 53cm Blue glass and shining gold ormolu are combined to create this stunn...
Ormolu
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.
Whether you’re adding an eye-catching mid-century modern glazed stoneware bowl to your dining table or grouping a collection of decorative plates by color for the shelving in your living room, decorating and entertaining with antique and vintage ceramics is a great way to introduce provocative pops of colors and textures to a space or family meals.
Ceramics, which includes pottery such as earthenware and stoneware, has had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world for thousands of years. When people began to populate permanent settlements during the Neolithic era, which saw the rapid growth of agriculture and farming, clay-based ceramics were fired in underground kilns and played a greater role as important containers for dry goods, water, art objects and more.
Today, if an Art Deco floor vase, adorned in bright polychrome glazed colors with flowers and geometric patterns, isn’t your speed, maybe minimalist ceramics can help you design a room that’s both timeless and of the moment. Mixing and matching can invite conversation and bring spirited contrasts to your outdoor dining area. The natural-world details enameled on an Art Nouveau vase might pair well with the sleek simplicity of a modern serving bowl, for example.
In your kitchen, your cabinets are likely filled with ceramic dinner plates. You’re probably serving daily meals on stoneware dishes or durable sets of porcelain or bone china, while decorative ceramic dishes may be on display in your dining room. Perhaps you’ve anchored a group of smaller pottery pieces on your mantelpiece with some taller vases and vessels, or a console table in your living room is home to an earthenware bowl with a decorative seasonal collection of leaves, greenery and acorns.
Regardless of your tastes, however, it’s possible that ceramics are already in use all over your home and outdoor space. If not, why? Whatever your needs may be, find a wide range of antique and vintage ceramics on 1stDibs.