Set of Twelve Antique Minton Porcelain Soup Dishes with Gilt Rim and Gray Linked Chain Motif, England Circa 1870

$800.00

This set of twelve antique porcelain soup dishes was made by Minton in England circa 1870.
Each dish features a border of interlocking gray chain links, encircling the well in an elegant rhythm.
The linked motif, reminiscent of fine 19th-century bracelets and necklaces, lends the design a subtle jewelry-like refinement.
A wide band of hand-applied gilt at the outer rim provides a rich visual frame.
The crisp white porcelain body enhances the graphic quality of the border.
Each dish is marked “Minton” on the underside.
Dimensions: 9.85 inches diameter
Condition: Excellent
Price: $800
Origin: England
Date: Circa 1870
Material: Porcelain
Style: Neoclassical
Key Features
Set of 12 antique Minton porcelain soup dishes
Printed gray linked chain border encircling the well
Wide gilt band at the rim
Inspired by the elegant geometry of 19th-century jewelry
Made in England circa 1870
Each dish is marked “Minton” on the underside

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Background of Minton porcelain

Minton’s began in 1793 when Thomas Minton founded his pottery factory in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
In 1796 he formed a partnership with Joseph Poulson, who made bone china porcelain in his nearby china factory. Minton took over the factory in 1798.
In 1824 Minton built a new china factory.
The company continued well into the 20th century.

 


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