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Early 19th c. Minton 18 Piece Hand Painted Cobalt Dessert Service w/ Shells

About the Item

An extraordinary, museum quality botanical and mollusk decorated dessert service. Each uniquely decorated piece is hand painted with all different shells and flowers on a cobalt blue ground, all highlighted in gold. There are 12 dessert plates, 2 shell-shaped bowls, 2 oval bowls and 2 rectangular bowls. The condition is unbelievable and this would create an show-stopper display!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 18
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800-1816
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent commensurate with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Great Barrington, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 1203238331548