Dozen Neoclassical Ironstone Dinner Plates Made by Minton circa 1860

$960.00

This set of excellent dinner plates has bold decoration showing confronted griffons, urns overflowing with fruit and flowers, and cameos of Mercury, the Roman god of speed, all displayed on deep red ground. This intricate, classically designed pattern is alive with movement. In the 19th century, this was one of Minton’s most admired patterns.

Dimensions: The plates measure a generous 10.25″ in diameter.

Condition: Pieces have overall craquelure (see images #3 and #4) the condition is appropriate to age.

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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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