Minton Candle Holders

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.

On 1stDibs, find exquisite Minton serveware, decorative objects, wall decorations and more.

Creator: Minton

Antique Pair Minton Staffordshire Porcelain Candelabra Centerpieces Cherub 19C

$2,267 / set

Antique Pair Minton Staffordshire Porcelain Candelabra Centerpieces Cherub 19C

By Minton

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning example of a pair of English Minton porcelain three branch candelabra, each modelled as a group of Cherubs standing on naturalistic base above an elaborate reeded socle with lavish decoration depicting gilt framed medallions with hand paintings of still life of flowers within pink hanging swags, ending on a circular stepped base. Circa third quarter of the Nineteenth Century, possibly earlier Exquisitely decorated in colours of turquoise on white glazed ground with lavish gold highlights. Condition: Good condition for such early pieces with no losses, no discoloring anywhere. Typically unmarked as pieces of this early period. Parts are constructed by bolting together. Height: (entire as image one, an impressive) 14.5" (36.5cm). Diameter: (at base) 4.5” (11.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping. Provenance: From the Collection of Kenneth Neame...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

A Late 19th Century Minton Ceramic Dolphin Candlestick

$2,355

A Late 19th Century Minton Ceramic Dolphin Candlestick

By Minton

Located in London, GB

A late nineteenth century Minton pottery candlestick, modelled in the form of a recumbent dolphin, supported on a circular base and painted in polychrome glaze. Stamped to the base.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Minton Majolica Tudor Figure Candelabra

$7,773

Minton Majolica Tudor Figure Candelabra

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica candelabra which features a Tudor dressed man, holding his arms aloft. He holds torches in his hands, which form the candle holders'. Color...

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1860s English Tudor Antique Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Majolica

Pair Louis XVI Style Cherub Candelabra, 19th Century

$5,114 / set

H 22.84 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in

Pair Louis XVI Style Cherub Candelabra, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of 19th Century gilded ormolu and white marble Louis XVI style two branch candelabra, each having floral decoration, supported by cherubs, raised on circular pede...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Minton Candle Holders

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Marble, Ormolu

A pair (2) of figural candelabra in the Louis XVI style.

$8,655 / set

H 27.17 in Dm 12.21 in

A pair (2) of figural candelabra in the Louis XVI style.

Located in Berlin, DE

A pair of figural candelabra in the Louis XVI style. Bronze, gilt, and alabaster. White pedestal base on a square stand with recessed corners on four ball feet. Winged putti, facing...

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19th Century French Antique Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Huge Minton Majolica Vase

$12,500

H 20 in W 11 in D 11 in

Huge Minton Majolica Vase

By Minton

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1870, by Minton, England. A gorgeous example of English porcelain, this monumental vase is a Victorian Aesthetic movement tour de force. Majolica by Minton is known for its del...

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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Candelabra Sculpture Centerpiece by Jacques Jarrige "Waves"

$7,000

H 7 in W 20 in D 7 in

Candelabra Sculpture Centerpiece by Jacques Jarrige "Waves"

By Jacques Jarrige

Located in New York, NY

Unique sculpture / candelabra in aluminum hand hammered by Jacques Jarrige. This tabletop, centerpiece can be commissioned to custom size.

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2010s French Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Aluminum

Great Bear Candelabra by Piet Hein

$1,000

H 15.5 in Dm 10 in

Great Bear Candelabra by Piet Hein

By Piet Hein

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Piet Hein candelabra in brushed steel. Known as either “Big Dipper” or “The Great Bear”, it was designed by Hein during his time in Argentina to...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Steel

2 Vintage Baroque Figural Brass Candelabra Candlestick Holders 17"

$375

H 17 in Dm 9 in

2 Vintage Baroque Figural Brass Candelabra Candlestick Holders 17"

Located in Dayton, OH

Two vintage brass candelabras / candle sticks featuring two figures in Renaissance attire holding a torchiere with four candlesticks. Supported by a tripod base. Dimensions: 9" x 1...

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Late 20th Century Baroque Revival Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Venetian Multicolored Glass Candlesticks, Late 19th Century

$195 / set

H 9.75 in Dm 3.75 in

Pair of Venetian Multicolored Glass Candlesticks, Late 19th Century

Located in valatie, NY

A pair of blue and white Venetian hand blown glass candlesticks with spiral columns, late 19th century. Trent Antiques has been a respec...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Blown Glass

French Brass Church Altar Candlestick, Late 19th Century

$619

H 14 in W 6 in D 6 in

French Brass Church Altar Candlestick, Late 19th Century

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A tall and beautifully detailed French brass altar candlestick from the late 19th century, crafted during the Victorian era (known in France as the Belle Époque). This classic eccle...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair French Gilt Candelabras Female Maiden Figural Candles

$2,685 / set

H 34 in W 14 in D 14 in

Pair French Gilt Candelabras Female Maiden Figural Candles

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing an eye catching pair of gilt Empire candelabras Of figural form, the candelabras are held aloft by the toga clad female maidens A perfect left and right Stand on the ...

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1890s Empire Antique Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III Spelter Candlestick, late 19th Century

$637

H 11.82 in Dm 5.52 in

Antique French Napoleon III Spelter Candlestick, late 19th Century

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Barntrup, DE

Antique French Napoleon III period candlestick made of bronzed spelter, late 19th Century. This antique candleholder features a design draped with chains and is supported by a three-...

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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Spelter

Pair of Napolean III Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra

$5,500 / item

H 27 in W 7 in D 5 in

Pair of Napolean III Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Very well cast models of classical maidens standing on decorated stepped rectangular black marble bases, the upper base mounted with an Etruscan style frieze; the bases have gilt bro...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Minton Candle Holders

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Bronze

Tall Late 19th Century Brass Repousse Church Pricket, Candlestick

$995

H 31.5 in Dm 9 in

Tall Late 19th Century Brass Repousse Church Pricket, Candlestick

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally used in a French chapel, this exquisite brass repousse pricket or candlestick from the late nineteenth century stands at over two and a half f...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Previously Available Items

Antique Pair Neoclassical German Minton Figural Cupid Porcelain Candelabra 19thC

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H 14.5 in W 8.25 in D 4 in

Antique Pair Neoclassical German Minton Figural Cupid Porcelain Candelabra 19thC

By Minton

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of figural neoclassical German footed candelabra by Minton offer porcelain construction with playful cherubs and three candles, gilt highlights throughout, 19th centu...

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19th Century German Antique Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Minton Staffordshire Porcelain Candelabra Centerpiece Parian Cherub 19C

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H 14.18 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in

Antique Minton Staffordshire Porcelain Candelabra Centerpiece Parian Cherub 19C

By Minton

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Example of an English Minton Porcelain two branch candelabra, modelled as a group of Cherubs standing on naturalistic base above an elaborate reeded socle with lavish decoration depicting gilt framed medallions...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Antique Minton Staffordshire Porcelain Candelabra Centerpiece Cherub 19th Ct

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H 11.42 in W 5.32 in D 4.04 in

Antique Minton Staffordshire Porcelain Candelabra Centerpiece Cherub 19th Ct

By Minton

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Example of a single English Minton Porcelain Two Branch Candelabra, modelled as a Cherub holding on each hand an out swept candle holder, seated on an oval base above an elaborate footed stand. Circa third quarter of the Nineteenth Century, possibly earlier Exquisitely decorated in colours of turquoise on white glazed ground with lavish gold highlights. Condition: Good condition for such an early piece with no losses, no discoloring anywhere. Typically unmarked as pieces of this early period. Height: (entire as image one, an impressive) 11.5" (29cm). Width: (at oval base) 5.5” (13.5cm). Depth: (at base) 4.25” (10.25cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping. Provenance: From the Collection of Kenneth Neame, Mount Street, Mayfair, offered by Sothebys London. Mintons was a major English company in Staffordshire Pottery, "Europe's leading ceramic factory during the Victorian era" an independent business from 1793 to 1968. It was a leader in ceramic design, working in a number of different ceramic bodies, decorative techniques, and "a glorious pot-pourri of styles - Rococo shapes with Oriental motifs, Classical shapes with Medieval designs and Art Nouveau borders were among the many wonderful concoctions". As well as pottery vessels and sculptures, the firm was a leading manufacturer of tiles and other architectural ceramics, producing work for both the Houses of Parliment...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Pair Minton Majolica Putti Candlesticks

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H 12.6 in W 6.7 in D 5.5 in

Pair Minton Majolica Putti Candlesticks

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair of Minton Majolica candlesticks which feature putti draping a leafy garland around a central column. Colouration: cobalt blue, cream, green, are predominant. The piece bears mak...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Minton Candle Holders

Materials

Majolica

Minton candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.

Minton candle holders 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 candle holders, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original candle holders by Minton were created in the Victorian style in united kingdom during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider candle holders by Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, Hukin & Heath, and Elkington & Co.. Prices for Minton candle holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $514 and can go as high as $9,024, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,420.

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Questions About Minton Candle Holders

What is Minton Majolica?
1 Answer
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.
What are Minton tiles made of?
1 Answer
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.
Does Minton still exist?
1 Answer
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.
Is Mintons china or porcelain?
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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.