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Minton Furniture

English

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.

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Creator: Minton
Minton Majolica Marine Vase with Merboys
Minton Majolica Marine Vase with Merboys

Minton Majolica Marine Vase with Merboys

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica vase which features three merboys supporting a vessel adorned with seaweeds. The rim of the vase is modelled to depict breaking waves. Dark maroon ground version. Col...

Category

1860s Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Minton Towered Jug w/ Pewter Lid & Medieval Dancers, English, date code 1876.
Minton Towered Jug w/ Pewter Lid & Medieval Dancers, English, date code 1876.

Minton Towered Jug w/ Pewter Lid & Medieval Dancers, English, date code 1876.

By Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Minton Towered Jug w/ Pewter Lid & Medieval Dancers, English, date code 1876. For over 28 years we have been among the Nation’s preeminent specialists in f...

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle
Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle

Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica creamer which features a blossoming branch, snail shell on handle and feet. Cobalt blue ground version. Colouration: cobalt blue, gree...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Festive Victorian Minton Majolica Game Pie Dish with Gun Dog
Festive Victorian Minton Majolica Game Pie Dish with Gun Dog

Festive Victorian Minton Majolica Game Pie Dish with Gun Dog

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica game pie dish with liner which features a hunting dog asleep next to a gun, a powder flask and a game bag. Colouration: cream, green, brown, are predominant. The piec...

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1860s Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Wheat And Leaves Jug Pitcher
Minton Majolica Wheat And Leaves Jug Pitcher

Minton Majolica Wheat And Leaves Jug Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features corn forming the handle. The sides in the form of banana leaves. Colouration: green, yellow, are predominant. Marks include a factory speci...

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1850s Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Victorian Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle
Victorian Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle

Victorian Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the handle. Colouration: brown, green, yellow, are predominant. The piece bears maker's m...

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1860s English Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Set of 4 Minton & Boyle English Porcelain Plates, c.1836–1841, Rococo
Set of 4 Minton & Boyle English Porcelain Plates, c.1836–1841, Rococo

Set of 4 Minton & Boyle English Porcelain Plates, c.1836–1841, Rococo

By Minton

Located in CANNES, FR

A rare and beautifully preserved set of 4 English porcelain dessert plates, attributed to Minton & Boyle, Staffordshire, circa 1836–1841. These early 19th-century pieces represent th...

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Early 19th Century British Rococo Revival Antique Minton Furniture

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 in motion and in conversation with the viewer, it has a three-dimensional feel. Rea...

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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Secessionist Vase by Leon Solon & John Wadsworth for Minton
Secessionist Vase by Leon Solon & John Wadsworth for Minton

Secessionist Vase by Leon Solon & John Wadsworth for Minton

By Minton

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1903, by Minton, England. Designed by Leon Solon and John Wadsworth. This spectacular Art Nouveau period vase is from a Minton style-set that was influenced by the Austrian Se...

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Early 1900s English Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-19th Century Minton Victorian Majolica Game Pie Dish
Mid-19th Century Minton Victorian Majolica Game Pie Dish

Mid-19th Century Minton Victorian Majolica Game Pie Dish

By Minton

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A majolica game pie dish made by Minton & Co. in 1864. The dish takes the form of a wicker basket and is covered with oak leaves, acorns, vines,...

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery

Minton Majolica Chestnut Server with Spoon
Minton Majolica Chestnut Server with Spoon

Minton Majolica Chestnut Server with Spoon

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica chestnut server which features chestnuts and chestnut leaves. Unusually, the piece still has it's original brass warmer and spoon. Colouration: green, brown, turquois...

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1870s Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Mallard Game Pie Dish and Cover
Minton Majolica Mallard Game Pie Dish and Cover

Minton Majolica Mallard Game Pie Dish and Cover

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica game pie dish which features a hare, mallard and blackbird on a bed of fern and oak leaves. Colouration: brown, green, turquoise...

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Minton Secessionist No.5 Plate
Minton Secessionist No.5 Plate

Minton Secessionist No.5 Plate

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Mintons Secessionist No.5 plate. Turqoiuse, blue and orange ground, with green and brown tube lining. Stylised flower, in a typical Art Nouveau des...

Category

1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Minton Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Minton Secessionist No.12 Two Handled Vases
Pair of Minton Secessionist No.12 Two Handled Vases

Pair of Minton Secessionist No.12 Two Handled Vases

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair of Minton secessionist two handled No.12 vase. Decorated in Art Nouveau style with ochre, pink and green glazes with black tube lined borders. Printed makers mark 'MINTONS LTD N...

Category

1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Minton Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Large Minton Secessionist No.3 Wall Charger
Large Minton Secessionist No.3 Wall Charger

Large Minton Secessionist No.3 Wall Charger

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Mintons Secessionist No.3 wall charger. Green and blue ground with black tube lining. Stylized flowers in a typical Art Nouveau design. 'MINTON' & '15' i...

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1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Minton Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Secessionist Vase by Leon Solon & John Wadsworth for Minton
Secessionist Vase by Leon Solon & John Wadsworth for Minton

Secessionist Vase by Leon Solon & John Wadsworth for Minton

By Minton

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1902-14, by Minton, England. Designed by Leon Solon and John Wadsworth. This spectacular Art Nouveau period vase is from a Minton style-set that was influenced by the Austri...

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

English Victorian Majolica Game Pie Dish Made by Minton & Co.
English Victorian Majolica Game Pie Dish Made by Minton & Co.

English Victorian Majolica Game Pie Dish Made by Minton & Co.

By Minton

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A majolica game pie dish made by Minton & Co. in 1874. The dish takes the form of a wicker basket and is covered with oak leaves, acorns, vines,...

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery

Signed Pair Gilded Mintons Pate-Sur-Pate Caged Putti Footed Moon Flask Vases
Signed Pair Gilded Mintons Pate-Sur-Pate Caged Putti Footed Moon Flask Vases

Signed Pair Gilded Mintons Pate-Sur-Pate Caged Putti Footed Moon Flask Vases

By Minton

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This charming pair of gilded olive brown Mintons pâte-sur-pâte footed moon flask vases feature a romantic caged putto motif executed in white slip on a bla...

Category

1890s English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Antique Barrowclough & Sanders Tiles
Set of 6 Antique Barrowclough & Sanders Tiles

Set of 6 Antique Barrowclough & Sanders Tiles

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of six early 19th century tiles decorated Barrowclough & Sanders on a Minton tile. In Neoclassical style, each 5 inch tile showcases classically dressed figures, musicians, an...

Category

Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

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

Celadon-colored collector's plate featuring an illustration by Gustave Léonce, depicting a little duck. The edges of the plate are scalloped with a woven effect border. Discover this...

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Minton Hollins Antique Tin Glaze Portrait Tile Depicting A Nobleman
Minton Hollins Antique Tin Glaze Portrait Tile Depicting A Nobleman

Minton Hollins Antique Tin Glaze Portrait Tile Depicting A Nobleman

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This Minton Hollins antique tin glaze portrait tile depicting a nobleman from possibly the English civil war. This could make the subject Oliver Cromwell or King Charles II. Dating back to the late 19th century, this tile is molded in relief, depicting a figure in front of a cathedral or church in a circular frame. There is an exceptional level of detail captured in the mould; from the curling hair to the intricate building details in the background. On the reverse, in addition to regular markings found on Minton Hollins tiles...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Antique Venus & Adonis Tile by Minton Hollins
Antique Venus & Adonis Tile by Minton Hollins

Antique Venus & Adonis Tile by Minton Hollins

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique 8-inch clay tile by Minton Hollins & Co. (stamped to reverse) illustrated with a scene from Shakespeare’s 1593 poem ‘Venus and Adonis’. Inspired by Greek mythology, the po...

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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Minton Bisque Figure Made into Lamp
Minton Bisque Figure Made into Lamp

Minton Bisque Figure Made into Lamp

By Minton

Located in Water Mill, NY

Minton Bisque porcelain figure of a Sea Maiden made into lamp.

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19th Century English Antique Minton Furniture

English Minton Gilt Bronze & Bleu Céleste Jeweled Porcelain Garniture Clock Set
English Minton Gilt Bronze & Bleu Céleste Jeweled Porcelain Garniture Clock Set

English Minton Gilt Bronze & Bleu Céleste Jeweled Porcelain Garniture Clock Set

By Minton

Located in New York, NY

A Fine English Minton Bleu Céleste porcelain ground clock set consisting of a urn clock and two candlesticks with gilt bronze mounts of female mascrons and garlands, hand painted gol...

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19th Century English Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Set of 9 Ecclesiastical Antique English Encaustic Tiles
Set of 9 Ecclesiastical Antique English Encaustic Tiles

Set of 9 Ecclesiastical Antique English Encaustic Tiles

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A striking set of nine ecclesiastical antique English encaustic tiles. Stamped with maker's marks to the reverse, this collection includes eight buff and red terracotta tiles in the ...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

12 Minton 19th c. Cobalt Blue Floral Gold & White Rimmed Large Soup Bowls
12 Minton 19th c. Cobalt Blue Floral Gold & White Rimmed Large Soup Bowls

12 Minton 19th c. Cobalt Blue Floral Gold & White Rimmed Large Soup Bowls

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set of 12 large rimmed soup bowls dating from 1882, are hand painted and gilded showcasing the expert talent of the Minton factory. Retailed by Gilman, Collamore, NY., the Tiffa...

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1880s English Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Minton & Co Encaustic Floor Tiles
Set of 4 Minton & Co Encaustic Floor Tiles

Set of 4 Minton & Co Encaustic Floor Tiles

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of 4 reclaimed Minton encaustic floor tiles perfect for a period cottage or townhouse. The set comprises of four 6-inch by 6-inch tiles in Pugin style with a repeating mustard ...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce sleeping duck, Aesthetic Movement, 1878
Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce sleeping duck, Aesthetic Movement, 1878

Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce sleeping duck, Aesthetic Movement, 1878

By Minton

Located in Paris, FR

Celadon-colored collector's plate featuring an illustration by Gustave Léonce, depicting a sleeping duck. The edges of the plate are scalloped with a woven effect border. Discover th...

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Minton Hollins 19th Century Renaissance Style Tiled Frieze
Minton Hollins 19th Century Renaissance Style Tiled Frieze

Minton Hollins 19th Century Renaissance Style Tiled Frieze

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of 6 antique dust-pressed ceramic tiles by Minton Hollins (stamped) creating a decorative blue and white glazed frieze panel. Together, the tiles depicts a renaissance style sc...

Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Flagship Corsair Vegetable Bowl
Flagship Corsair Vegetable Bowl

Flagship Corsair Vegetable Bowl

By Minton

Located in Norwell, MA

Personal dinnerware made exclusively for J. Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913) for use aboard his Flagship Corsair, built in 1890. This 6” Flagship Corsair vegetable side plate bowl by Mint...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Hollins 8-inch Venus & Adonis Tile
Minton Hollins 8-inch Venus & Adonis Tile

Minton Hollins 8-inch Venus & Adonis Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A reclaimed 8-inch clay tile by Minton Hollins & Co. (stamped to reverse) illustrated with a scene from Shakespeare’s 1593 poem ‘Venus and Adonis’. Inspired by Greek mythology, the...

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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Antique Renaissance Style Tiled Frieze Panel by Minton Hollins
Antique Renaissance Style Tiled Frieze Panel by Minton Hollins

Antique Renaissance Style Tiled Frieze Panel by Minton Hollins

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of 4 antique dust-pressed ceramic tiles by Minton Hollins (stamped) creating a decorative blue and white glazed frieze panel depicting a renaissance style winged cherub playing...

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Late 19th Century English Renaissance Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Neoclassical Style Tiled Frieze Panel by Minton Hollins
Antique Neoclassical Style Tiled Frieze Panel by Minton Hollins

Antique Neoclassical Style Tiled Frieze Panel by Minton Hollins

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of 4 antique dust-pressed ceramic tiles by Minton Hollins (stamped) creating a decorative blue and white glazed frieze panel depicting a pair of neoclassical style winged cheru...

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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Minton & Co Tile of Classical Musicians by John Moyr Smith
Antique Minton & Co Tile of Classical Musicians by John Moyr Smith

Antique Minton & Co Tile of Classical Musicians by John Moyr Smith

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique late 19th century Minton & Co tile from the series ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by the artist John Moyr Smith. This 8 inch tile depicts a woman in noble d...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Antique Minton Hollins & Co Tile of Cherubs
Antique Minton Hollins & Co Tile of Cherubs

Antique Minton Hollins & Co Tile of Cherubs

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Minton Hollins & Co tile depicting putti playing, a design after 18th century artist Francois Boucher. Sourced from an ex British private co...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Antique Neoclassical Tile by Minton Hollins
Antique Neoclassical Tile by Minton Hollins

Antique Neoclassical Tile by Minton Hollins

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique 8-inch clay tile by Minton Hollins & Co. (stamped to reverse) illustrated with a scene from Shakespeare’s 1593 poem ‘Venus and Adonis’. Inspired by Greek mythology, the po...

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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

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

Celadon-colored collector's plate featuring an illustration by Gustave Léonce, depicting eggs and chicks. The edges of the plate are scalloped with a woven effect border. Discover th...

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century English Parian Group Of Mother & Child In Prayer By Minton
19th Century English Parian Group Of Mother & Child In Prayer By Minton

19th Century English Parian Group Of Mother & Child In Prayer By Minton

By Minton

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine parian group of Mother and child, modeled as a mother praying over her sleeping child. Circa 1860 English Footnote: Minton ware, cream-colo...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Reclaimed Mythological Tile by Minton Hollins
Reclaimed Mythological Tile by Minton Hollins

Reclaimed Mythological Tile by Minton Hollins

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A reclaimed 8-inch clay tile by Minton Hollins & Co. (stamped to reverse) illustrated with a mythological scene from Shakespeare’s 1593 poem ‘Venus and Adonis’. Inspired by Greek myt...

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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

A.W.N Pugin Encaustic Prince of Wales Tile by Minton & Co
A.W.N Pugin Encaustic Prince of Wales Tile by Minton & Co

A.W.N Pugin Encaustic Prince of Wales Tile by Minton & Co

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique A.W.N Pugin glazed encaustic tile by Minton & Co depicting the Prince of Wales coat of arms. This 5 inch square tile is adorned with three lions passant within a heraldic...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Antique Minton Tile of Musical Classical Figures by John Moyr Smith
Antique Minton Tile of Musical Classical Figures by John Moyr Smith

Antique Minton Tile of Musical Classical Figures by John Moyr Smith

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Minton tile from the series ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ designed by the artist John Moyr Smith. This 8 inch tile depicts a woman in noble dress playing ...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

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Clay

Antique Minton Tile of Classical Musicians by John Moyr Smith
Antique Minton Tile of Classical Musicians by John Moyr Smith

Antique Minton Tile of Classical Musicians by John Moyr Smith

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique late 19th century Minton tile from the series ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by the artist John Moyr Smith. This 8 inch tile depicts a noble woman playing a...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

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Clay

Twelve Framed Minton & Co. Tiles Designed by Walter Crane
Twelve Framed Minton & Co. Tiles Designed by Walter Crane

Twelve Framed Minton & Co. Tiles Designed by Walter Crane

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A rare group of twelve 19th century ceramic Minton & Co. tiles in later frames, depicting the artistic retelling of nursery rhymes by English illustrator, Walter Crane (1845-1915). T...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Set of 9 Reclaimed Minton & Co Gothic Encaustic Tiles
Set of 9 Reclaimed Minton & Co Gothic Encaustic Tiles

Set of 9 Reclaimed Minton & Co Gothic Encaustic Tiles

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of nine vibrant reclaimed gothic encaustic tiles by Minton & Co (stamped), circa 1840- 1860. Each 6-inch tile is detailed with buff and red terracotta tones to create an ornate...

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Mid-19th Century English Gothic Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Minton Tile of ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by John Moyr Smith
Minton Tile of ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by John Moyr Smith

Minton Tile of ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by John Moyr Smith

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Minton tile from the series ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ designed by the artist John Moyr Smith. This 8 inch tile depicts a woman in noble dress playing a...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

12 Minton Dinner Plates Hand-Painted Nautical Maritime Motif  Signed J E Dean
12 Minton Dinner Plates Hand-Painted Nautical Maritime Motif  Signed J E Dean

12 Minton Dinner Plates Hand-Painted Nautical Maritime Motif Signed J E Dean

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A fabulous and rare set of 12 Mintons artist signed dinner plates with hand painted borders, trimmed in acid etched gold. What makes these plates special is the subtle variation of n...

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1920s English Vintage Minton Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Minton Tile of 'Classical Figures' by John Moyr Smith
Antique Minton Tile of 'Classical Figures' by John Moyr Smith

Antique Minton Tile of 'Classical Figures' by John Moyr Smith

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Minton tile from the series 'Classical Figures with Musical Instruments' designed by the artist John Moyr Smith. This 8 inch tile depicts a woman in noble dress playing a lyre, in a beautiful neoclassical style on a striking gold ground, surrounded by a mute blue border. At nearly 150 years it is in a beautiful clean condition, the perfect decorative feature for modern and period properties looking to add vibrancy and charm. We are also selling further sets of tiles in the same design. Each illustration is hand painted depicting various types of classical musicians in the same beautiful colours. Some tiles in this series include scenes from Shakespeare and one illustrating 'Early English History'. John Moyr Smith (1839-1912) & Classical Figures with Musical Instruments This tile series titled 'Classical Figures with Musical Instruments' by Glasgow born artist John Moyr Smith dates to circa 1875-1890. You can currently find one example on display in the V&A Museum, London. Made by Minton & Co, Stoke on Trent, these tiles were originally designed to decorate cast-iron grates that began to appear during this period. These grates were specifically designed to be set with tiles, and pictorial tiles became popular for this purpose, and series of picture tiles...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

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Clay

Antique Minton Tile of Musical Classical Figures by John Moyr Smith
Antique Minton Tile of Musical Classical Figures by John Moyr Smith

Antique Minton Tile of Musical Classical Figures by John Moyr Smith

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Minton tile from the series ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ designed by the artist John Moyr Smith. This 8 inch tile depicts a man in noble dress playing a ...

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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Set of 9 Antique Gothic Encaustic Tiles by Minton & Co
Set of 9 Antique Gothic Encaustic Tiles by Minton & Co

Set of 9 Antique Gothic Encaustic Tiles by Minton & Co

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of nine vibrant antique gothic encaustic tiles by Minton & Co (stamped), circa 1840- 1860. Each 6-inch tile is detailed with buff and red terracotta tones to create an ornate o...

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Mid-19th Century English Gothic Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

John Moyr Smith Antique Minton Tile of Classical Musicians
John Moyr Smith Antique Minton Tile of Classical Musicians

John Moyr Smith Antique Minton Tile of Classical Musicians

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique late 19th century Minton tile from the series ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by the artist John Moyr Smith. This 8 inch tile depicts a man in noble dress pl...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Antique Minton Tile of Classical Musicians by John Moyr Smith
Antique Minton Tile of Classical Musicians by John Moyr Smith

Antique Minton Tile of Classical Musicians by John Moyr Smith

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique late 19th century Minton tile from the series ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by the artist John Moyr Smith. This 8 inch tile depicts a man in noble Roman dr...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

A.W.N. Pugin Glazed Encaustic Monogram Tile by Minton & Co
A.W.N. Pugin Glazed Encaustic Monogram Tile by Minton & Co

A.W.N. Pugin Glazed Encaustic Monogram Tile by Minton & Co

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Minton & Co (stamped) glazed encaustic tile attributed to A.W.N Pugin. This 6 inch square tile is adorned with the monogram ‘IHS' in bold text in buff clay on a deep red ...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Set of 4 Minton Tiles Attributed to Edward Hammond
Set of 4 Minton Tiles Attributed to Edward Hammond

Set of 4 Minton Tiles Attributed to Edward Hammond

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of four 19th Century Mintons tile attributed to the artist Edward Hammond. Modelled in relief, each 8-inch tile is decorated with a different musician in medieval dress picked...

Category

Late 19th Century English Medieval Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Antique Minton Tile of Musical Classical Figures by John Moyr Smith
Antique Minton Tile of Musical Classical Figures by John Moyr Smith

Antique Minton Tile of Musical Classical Figures by John Moyr Smith

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Minton tile from the series ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ designed by the artist John Moyr Smith. This 8 inch tile depicts a woman in noble dress playing a...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

A.W.N Pugin Encaustic Coat of Arms Tile by Minton & Co
A.W.N Pugin Encaustic Coat of Arms Tile by Minton & Co

A.W.N Pugin Encaustic Coat of Arms Tile by Minton & Co

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Minton glazed encaustic tile attrubiting to A.W.N Pugin, depicting the coat of arms of the Comyn family, made for St Giles Church Cheadl. This 6 inch square tile is decor...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Mythological Tile by Minton Hollins
Antique Mythological Tile by Minton Hollins

Antique Mythological Tile by Minton Hollins

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique 8-inch clay tile by Minton Hollins & Co. (stamped to reverse) illustrated with a mythological scene from Shakespeare’s 1593 poem ‘Venus and Adonis’. Inspired by Greek myth...

Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Minton & Co Encaustic Neo-Medieval English Tile Depicting a Queen
Minton & Co Encaustic Neo-Medieval English Tile Depicting a Queen

Minton & Co Encaustic Neo-Medieval English Tile Depicting a Queen

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique English neo-medieval encaustic tile depicting a Queen, possibly Queen Eleanor, with a bird, attributed to Minton & Co. This tile was commissioned in 1840-42 by L. N. ...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Medieval Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Minton Hollins 8-inch Neoclassical Tile
Minton Hollins 8-inch Neoclassical Tile

Minton Hollins 8-inch Neoclassical Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A reclaimed 8-inch clay tile by Minton Hollins & Co. (stamped to reverse) illustrated with a scene from Shakespeare’s 1593 poem ‘Venus and Adonis’. Inspired by Greek mythology, the ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Minton furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Minton furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Minton furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Minton were created in the Art Deco style in united kingdom during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Royal Worcester, Brown, Westhead & Moore/Cauldon, and Stevens & Williams. Prices for Minton furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $75 and can go as high as $34,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,463.
Questions About Minton Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Minton Majolica is a type of glazing process for pottery. Created at the Minton factory in London, Majolica is a low-temperature, colored lead glaze used on earthenware pottery. You’ll find a selection of antique Milton Majolica pieces from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    China and porcelain can be used interchangeably, however, china gets its name from the country of origin. Products from the mid 20th century from Mintons are often referred to as ‘Minton china’ or ‘Minton.’ Mintons produces a variety of products including china, stoneware and mosaics. Shop a wide range of Minton’s pottery on 1stDibs from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Minton tiles are made with clay. Liquid clay is poured into molded patterns, and because the color is infused into the liquid clay, the tile remains durable and resistant to fading for years to come. You can shop a range of Minton products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, sadly Minton no longer exists. It was acquired by the Wedgwood group, and is now retired. The buildings that produced Minton pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, England were demolished in the 1990s and 2000s. You can shop authentic Minton designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.