Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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.
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Creator: Minton
Minton Majolica Mermen Jardiniere Turquoise Interior
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jardinière with a mythological theme which features two mermen (sometimes attributed to the Sea God Neptune or to Triton), s...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Majolica
Minton Majolica Nautilus Shell Flower Pot
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica flower pot (jardiniere) which features a nautilus shell on a coral-like base which is draped in seaweed. Colouration: turquoise, gr...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Majolica
Minton Majolica Shell Flower Holder
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica flower holder which features a scallop shell supported by seaweed on a rocky base. Coloration: cream, brown, green, are predomin...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Majolica
19th Century Majolica Minton Bamboo & Flowers Jardiniere
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Bamboo & Flowers Jardiniere signed Minton.
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1880s English Victorian Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Large 19th Century Majolica Square Minton Jardiniere
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
Minton Majolica cobalt blue jardiniere on stand c.1875, the square sectioned jardiniere simply decorated with a cattail on each corner.
Largest...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Mintons Blue Willow Pattern Large Jardiniere
By Minton
Located in Mobile, AL
Thomas Minton is believed to have created the famous Blue Willow Pattern and sold the original design to Thomas Turner in the 18th century. The pattern is clearly inspired by Canton Chinese Export...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Pottery
19th Century English Majolica Floral Jardiniere Minton
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Rare English Majolica Floral Jardiniere signed Minton.
H / 7.2 inches , Diameter / 10.5 inches.
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1880s English Victorian Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century English Majolica Strawberries Jardiniere Minton
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English pink Majolica Strawberries Jardiniere Minton.
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1880s English Victorian Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Minton Majolica Mermen Jardiniere Turquoise Interior
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jardinière with a mythological theme which features two mermen (sometimes attributed to the Sea God Neptune or to Triton), s...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Majolica
Minton Majolica Nautilus Shell Flower Pot
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica flower pot (jardiniere) which features a nautilus shell on a coral-like base which is draped in seaweed. Colouration: turquoise, gr...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Majolica
Large Antique Majolica Planter Made Circa 1880 Turquoise Ground & Green Leaves
By Minton
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite 19th-century majolica jardiniere and underplate by Minton was handpainted in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England, around 1880. This jardiniere measures an impressive 17" across the handles
it is adorned with a delightful design of green oak leaves and light brown acorns that stand out beautifully against the beautiful turquoise background.
The handles, in the shape of twisting oak branches...
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Majolica
19th Century Majolica Jardinière by Minton and Carlo Marochetti
By Minton
Located in London, GB
This exquisite jardinière was manufactured by the celebrated English company Minton, who are famous for their ceramics. It was designed by Baron Carlo Marochetti (1805-1867), an Italian-born sculptor who worked in London in the latter part of his career. His most famous work is the bronze sculpture of Richard the Lionheart...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Majolica
Cherub Minton Jardinière
By Minton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bearing a cipher mark from 1856, this mid-19th-century centerpiece stands as a crowning achievement of the esteemed firm Minton & Co. This accomplishment of such grand scale in ceram...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Minton English Majolica Daisy and Trellis 2-Piece Jardinière on Stand circa 1875
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An excellent quality Minton Majolica ‘Daisy and Trellis’ Jardinière on its stand, England, circa 1875.
The jardinière shows a pattern of a climbing trellis against a maroon stippled...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century Victorian Majolica Bamboo Cachepot Minton
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Victorian Majolica Bamboo Cachepot Minton.
Decorated with a blue ribbon.
Height / 7.4 inches .
Diameter / 6.6 inches.
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Minton Majolica Shell Flower Holder
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica flower holder which features a scallop shell supported by seaweed on a rocky base. Coloration: cream, brown, green, are predomin...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Majolica
Victorian Minton Majolica Marine Mermen Jardiniere Pink Interior
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Good. RESTORATION. A few filled chips to the rim. Filled chip to foot. Filled chip to head-dress.
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Majolica
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By Minton
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Exquisitely decorated in colors of turquoise on white glazed ground with lavish gold highlights.
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Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping.
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Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping.
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Located in Norwood, NJ
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Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping.
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Located in Tarry Town, NY
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By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Good. RESTORATION. A few filled chips to the rim. Filled chip to foot. Filled chip to head-dress.
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Located in Katonah, NY
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19th Century Rare English Majolica Floral Jardiniere Minton
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Rare English Majolica Floral Jardiniere signed Minton.
Rare set.
H / 7.7 inches , Diameter cache pot / 10.6 inches , Platter / 11 inches.
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Pair Minton Majolica Oriental Style Jardinieres on Stands
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Majolica
Majolica Mermaids Jardinière by Minton
By Minton
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Majolica
Rare Pair of Minton Majolica Rams Head Jardinieres & Stands
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Minton Majolica Small Jardinière Flower Trough Singed, Dated 1871
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Minton Majolica Small Jardiniere, realistically molded as a simulated water trough formed by faux wooden staves and pegs, overlain with budding Hawthrone branches, the corners formed as mossy posts, banded near the base with pegged logs, the interior glazed in Minton Blue (turquoise); impressed marks to reverse: 'MINTON,' with British Registry Number for 16 April 1870 (when the design was registered), Minton date cipher for 1871, and the Design Number, '1563,' which corresponds to the entry, 'FLOWER TROUGH...
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H 19.25 in W 13.25 in D 21 in
Minton Majolica Cupids Jardiniere
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Minton Majolica Vase Which Features Three Doves
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Minton planters, cachepots and jardinières for sale on 1stDibs.
Minton planters, cachepots and jardinières 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 planters, cachepots and jardinières, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original planters, cachepots and jardinières by Minton were created in the Victorian style in united kingdom during the 19th century. Prices for Minton planters, cachepots and jardinières can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $785 and can go as high as $8,868, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,874.
Questions About Minton Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
- What is Minton Majolica?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Minton 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.
- Is Mintons china or porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022China 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.
- What are Minton tiles made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Minton 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, 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.