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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
Set of 10 Minton's Stanhope Plates, England, circa 1900
Set of 10 Minton's Stanhope Plates, England, circa 1900

Set of 10 Minton's Stanhope Plates, England, circa 1900

By Minton

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Set of 10 Minton's Stanhope plates, England, circa 1900. The Stanhope pattern features a fruit and floral border and center design with a blue and gold palette. There is a raised bas...

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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Minton Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique A.W.N. Pugin glazed encaustic tile by Minton & Co depicting the coat of arms of the Talbot family, Earls of Shrewsbury. This 6 inch square tile is adorned with a ramp...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Precious Minton peaches gold & silver hand painted Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880
Precious Minton peaches gold & silver hand painted Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880

Precious Minton peaches gold & silver hand painted Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880

By Minton

Located in Paris, FR

This magnificent porcelain plate signed by Minton, dated 1880, embodies the artistic refinement of the Aesthetic Movement. Finely hand-decorated, it features raised motifs of beautif...

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Minton Secessionist Purple No.33 Vases
Pair of Minton Secessionist Purple No.33 Vases

Pair of Minton Secessionist Purple No.33 Vases

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair of Minton Secessionist fluted vases, decorated with typical Art Nouveau stylized flowers and leaves. Green tube lining detail, on purple ground. Printed maker's marks 'MINTONS L...

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1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Minton Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green, white, dark pink, are predominant. The piece bears m...

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1870s English Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green, dark pink, white, are predominant.

Category

1870s English Victorian 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...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Minton & Co 6-Inch Tile Handpainted with Leopard & Deer
Minton & Co 6-Inch Tile Handpainted with Leopard & Deer

Minton & Co 6-Inch Tile Handpainted with Leopard & Deer

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A highly decorative antique 6-inch dust-pressed porcelain tile by Minton & Co. (stamped), glazed and hand painted with a roundel depicting a leopard pouncing on a deer in vibrant blu...

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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay, Porcelain

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 & Co. Ecclesiastical 6-Inch Encaustic Tile
Minton & Co. Ecclesiastical 6-Inch Encaustic Tile

Minton & Co. Ecclesiastical 6-Inch Encaustic Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An interesting mid-19th century ecclesiastical 6-inch encaustic clay tile by Minton & Co. (stamped). Dating to circa 1850, this antique encaustic tile is an excellent example of 19t...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

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

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...

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1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Minton Furniture

Materials

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...

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1890s English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Minton Majolica Oyster Plates Pair
19th Century English Minton Majolica Oyster Plates Pair

19th Century English Minton Majolica Oyster Plates Pair

By Minton

Located in Winter Park, FL

A pair of late 19th Century English Minton Majolica oyster plates with six oyster wells and a large well for crackers surrounding a center well for sauce. Luminous cream and pink gla...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Majolica

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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...

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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

A. W. N. Pugin 'Lion of St Mark' 6-Inch Encaustic Tile by Minton
A. W. N. Pugin 'Lion of St Mark' 6-Inch Encaustic Tile by Minton

A. W. N. Pugin 'Lion of St Mark' 6-Inch Encaustic Tile by Minton

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A superb mid-19th century 6-inch glazed encaustic tile depicting the Lion of Saint Mark, designed by A. W. N. Pugin and manufactured by Minton & Co. (stamped). Similar tile depicting the Bull of Saint Luke also available under Stock No. 37043. Dating to circa 1850, this antique tile is an excellent example of 19th century Minton works, depicting a winged lion bearing the name ‘St. Mark’ in buff tones before a terracotta background. The reverse is equally as impressive, clearly bearing the Minton name and marked '21'. Steeped in history, this antique English tile...

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Mid-19th Century English Medieval Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

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

Amazing Pair of Mintons Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Covered Vases w/ Still Life
Amazing Pair of Mintons Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Covered Vases w/ Still Life

Amazing Pair of Mintons Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Covered Vases w/ Still Life

By Minton

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of 19th Century Mintons Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Covered Vases with Still Life Scene Cartouches. Each vase is of compressed oval form with domed, detachable lids and circu...

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1880s English Louis XVI 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

19th Century English Exhibition Porcelain Vase by Minton Painted by Martin Sneed
19th Century English Exhibition Porcelain Vase by Minton Painted by Martin Sneed

19th Century English Exhibition Porcelain Vase by Minton Painted by Martin Sneed

By Minton

Located in Dublin, IE

A magnificent mid 19th century twin handled centre vase by Minton. Painted with exotic birds and with blue, pink and gilt handles and borders. The type is known as Sneyd, number 301,...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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...

Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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...

Category

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

Minton Hollins Antique Tiled Frieze Panel with Cherubs
Minton Hollins Antique Tiled Frieze Panel with Cherubs

Minton Hollins Antique Tiled Frieze Panel with Cherubs

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 three renaissance style winged cherubs pl...

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Late 19th Century English Renaissance Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

Minton Hollins Antique Neoclassical Style Tiled Frieze Panel

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 Dutch Neoclassical 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

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...

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Late 19th Century English Medieval 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

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

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

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

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

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

Minton Hollins Antique Renaissance Style Tiled Frieze Panel

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...

Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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 ...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

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

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

Minton & Co Encaustic Tile Panel by A. W. N. Pugin
Minton & Co Encaustic Tile Panel by A. W. N. Pugin

Minton & Co Encaustic Tile Panel by A. W. N. Pugin

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of nine 6-inch by 6-inch neo-medieval encaustic tiles by Minton & Co (stamped); an exact match to an identical set in the British Museum attributed to architect and designer, A...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian 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 man in noble dress playing a ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

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...

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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Clay

Large Antique Minton Hollins & Co Pineapple Tile
Large Antique Minton Hollins & Co Pineapple Tile

Large Antique Minton Hollins & Co Pineapple Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large antique Minton Hollins & Co tile depicting a pineapple. Displayed on a custom made steel display stand, this hand painted tile panel depicts a ...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

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

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. ...

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Mid-19th Century English Medieval 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.