Items Similar to 2 Antique 1862 Minton International Exhibition Jeweled Turquoise Plates
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13
2 Antique 1862 Minton International Exhibition Jeweled Turquoise Plates
$940per set
$1,175per set20% Off
£717.69per set
£897.11per set20% Off
€829.28per set
€1,036.60per set20% Off
CA$1,319.58per set
CA$1,649.48per set20% Off
A$1,470.81per set
A$1,838.51per set20% Off
CHF 771.68per set
CHF 964.61per set20% Off
MX$17,961.01per set
MX$22,451.26per set20% Off
NOK 9,771.20per set
NOK 12,214per set20% Off
SEK 9,235.27per set
SEK 11,544.09per set20% Off
DKK 6,189.27per set
DKK 7,736.59per set20% Off
About the Item
Pair of two Minton plates, circa 1862.
These superb quality Minton plates are from a dessert service shown at the International Exhibition of 1862 in London.
The plates testify to the enduring influence of 18th Century Sèvres on the tastes of Victorian high society. The designs are far from being mere copies, however; while there are recognisable Sèvres elements, they are arranged in entirely new and delightful ways.
On the rim are four imitation cameo heads of classical deities en grisaille on a red-brown ground, within oval reserves wreathed in laurel. The profiles are individually painted; compare, for instance, the winged helmeted heads of Hermes/Mercury and you will spot subtle differences. The cameo devices, used here for the first time by Minton, derive from the celebrated Sèvres dinner and dessert service commissioned in 1777 by Catherine the Great for her lover, Prince Grigory Potemkin. Each dish, bowl, cup and plate of the spectacular tour de force that nearly bankrupted Sèvres featured painted imitation cameos of deities and mythological scenes. In Russia, it is known as the Cameo Service.
The Sèvres cameos too interrupt a band of turquoise-tinted sky blue, the famous Sèvres bleu celeste, but there the resemblance between the two services ends. The Minton panels are embellished not with heavily gilt and tooled acanthus scrolls, but with bright and joyous festoons of enamelled summer flowers and leaves, with a cabochon pendant in the centre and pink ribbons at either end, all framed in a Greek-key chain of raised gold. The wells of the plates have outer bands of tiny gilt scrolls.
In the centre, in place of the crowned monogram of Empress Catherine II, one finds trophy-type circular medallions enclosed in laurel wreaths. Painted en grisaille, on the same red-brown ground, are instruments of war and music. The martial example contains a shield, bow, quiver and two loose arrows. The other roundels show wind instruments, as well as a tambourine, bagpipe, stringed lyre and sheets of music.
The bases of our plates are impressed with MINTON and date codes for March or April of 1862, just before the 1st May opening of the international exhibition in London. There are two further marks of interest, the pattern number, A5325, and the ‘ermine’ mark. The Stoke-on-Trent City Archives, who now own and administer the Minton Archive, have found an entry for the pattern number in the original Minton pattern books. The entry is dated 22nd May 1860 and there is also an artist’s image of the design, showing musical instruments in the centre. The painted ermine mark is an arrowhead and three dots, and is indicative of Minton’s desire to emulate the pâte tendre of Sèvres before it switched to making hard paste.
In his book Minton Pottery & Porcelain of the First Period, Geoffrey Godden said of the ermine mark, ‘It was used to denote a special soft glaze into which the fired enamel colours would partly sink during firing, resulting in the soft mellow appearance of painting found on the highly desired old Sèvres porcelain.
- Creator:Minton (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Diameter: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1862
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. wear and distressing commensurate with age and use, one edge chip; light wear to gilding.
- Seller Location:Dayton, OH
- Reference Number:Seller: 333601stDibs: LU5343231425182
Minton
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.
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2010
1stDibs seller since 2020
1,595 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Dayton, OH
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View All2 Antique Franziska Hirsch Dresden Porcelain Polychrome Scalloped Floral Plates
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of scalloped edge plates by Hirsch. Features a magnificent polychrome floral design.
Blank produced by MZ Austria (mark covered on base). Incised number 933.
Franziska Hirsch...
Category
Early 20th Century Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
$240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique La Porcelain Limousine Limoges France 48pc Porcelain China Set
By Martial Redon
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite antique 48 piece set of French La Porcelain Limousine Limoges porcelain dinnerware. Features a band of weaving blue flowering vi...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$940 Sale Price / set
20% Off
3 Antique Haviland & Co Limoges Royal Vienna Gold Encrusted Plates 9.5"
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of three circa 1876-1889 Haviland & Co Limoges porcelain plates featuring Royal Vienna baroque styling, gold encrusted swag floral / beaded borders of pastel green, pink, and pur...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
$240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
8 Antique Japanese Imari Meiji Scalloped Porcelain Salad Dinner Plates 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 8 early 20th century Japanese imari porcelain salad / dinner plates with scalloped edges, hand painted with fan-like panels of landscapes and flowers, surrounded with designs ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1825 Antique 18 Pc Stephan Folch Bamboo & Basket Han Painted Ironstone China Set
By Stephen Folch
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1820 Stephen Folch dinner set in Bamboo & Basket pattern with Royal Arms mark, Circa 1825
Each piece has a light grey-blue glaze and has been beautifully and carefully hand-...
Category
Antique 1820s Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ironstone
$3,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
2 Antique German Dresden Carl Thieme Reticulated Footed Compotes Cake Plate 7"
By Carl Thieme
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique German Dresden Carl Thieme porcelain compotes / cake / dessert plates / stands featuring a floral theme with scalloped form, pedestal base and reticulated / pierc...
Category
Early 20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
$240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
You May Also Like
19th Century Worcester Hand-Painted Turquoise Partial Dessert Set
By Royal Worcester
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This unusual dessert service consists of six plates and two matching footed compotes with amazingly intricate pierced borders. Each piece is uniquely hand painted with flowers and shells and embellished in gold. The reserves are painted with a soft turquoise ground creating a dramatic contrast to the polychrome enamels and each piece is highlighted with an finely painted "M" monogram. The two matching footed compotes are a brilliant addition to the grouping for serving and display. They were made by Worcester...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 13 Minton Dinner Plates Soft Blue Green Raised Paste Gold Leaf Pattern
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 13 Minton dinner plates feature the iconic "Eau de Nils" enamel border which is a soft blue green, described as the "wat...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
12 Vintage Dessert Plates, Turquoise and Gold by Tuscan, England
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sweet set of dessert plates with an all over gilt decoration highlighted with hand raised turquoise enamel. A slight scallop to the shape and i...
Category
Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Gold, Enamel
19th Century Majolica Aqua Oyster Plate Minton
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th century Victorian Majolica aqua oyster plate signed Minton.
With yellow flowers.
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
18th C French Luneville Faience Plates, Pair
Located in Carmel, CA
Pair of faience plates from Saint-Amand-les-Eaux factory, 1760-1770, in the north of France. The intense colors and floral decoration are similar to the faience of Strasbourg. The de...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Islamic Market "Fitzhugh" Shallow Bowls
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of rare and fine Antique Chinese export Porcelain "Fitzhugh" pattern shallow bowls with Arabic inscriptions on reverse side of bowls.
Made for Islamic market
Pair are very...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
More Ways To Browse
Silver Oval Plated
Blue And Gold Plates
Pink And Gold Plates
Gold Service Plates
Hermes Plates
Gold Plated Bowl
Greek Pattern Plates
18th Century Sevres
Pink Rim Plates
Silver Key Chain
Red Gold Porcelain Plates
Russian Turquoise
Blue Glass Cabochon
Key Greek Antique Glass
Victorian Porcelain Plates
Roundel Glass
Heavy Silver Chain
Hermes Silver Plated