This is a large Minton majolica jardiniere with matching stand, hand-painted in Stoke-on-Trent circa 1880.
The surface is modeled with raised oak leaves and acorns in green and golden brown set against a vivid turquoise ground.
The planter stands out for its combination of large scale, clean modeling, and strong glaze color, all consistent with Minton’s best majolica production.
The scale gives the piece immediate presence, measuring 17 inches across the handles.
The modeling is crisp and well defined, with the oak leaves and acorns standing clearly against the bright glaze.
The contrast between the saturated turquoise and the naturalistic colors gives the surface strong visual clarity.
The handles are formed as twisting oak branches, integrated into the body and reinforcing the naturalistic design.
Around the upper body, a band of alternating cream and lavender-blue panels introduces a geometric structure that contrasts with the organic relief. Rope-molded borders at the rim and base frame the form and tie the elements together.
The interior is finished in a soft lavender-pink glaze, providing a controlled contrast to the exterior.
The stand repeats the rope border and turquoise ground, completing the piece as a unified display.

Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Oak leaves and acorns in relief on turquoise ground, branch-form handles, geometric banding
Material: Glazed earthenware (majolica)
Style: Victorian naturalistic
Origin: England, Stoke-on-Trent
Date: Circa 1880