Search 0
1,277  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
LATEST STOCK
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1015716
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Minton Cherub & Nautilus Shell White Glazed Centrepiece 1870
Sold by Hand of Glory
sold SA1015716
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Hand of Glory

Hand of Glory

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jul 2012
Browse dealers 173 items
  • About Us
    Decorative antiques & interiors
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1015716
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Minton Cherub & Nautilus Shell White Glazed Centrepiece 1870

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Hand of Glory
This “Minton Cherub & Nautilus Shell White Glazed Centrepiece 1870” found a buyer.

It was listed by Hand of Glory. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
19th Century Minton CeramicsAntique Porcelain Fruit StandAntique Putto Table Bowl Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

A Minton white glazed centrepiece,1870, impressed factory marks, year cypher and shape no.1539.

Modelled as a putto wearing drapwery and holding a lyre, seated upon a nautilus shell on a rocky mound base moulded with reeds and shells.

In generally good condition overall with no chips or restoration. The back of the putto's arm has a vertical crack, hairline crack to the bottom of the nautilus shell and a few small surface hairlines at the base (see detailed photographs).

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Ceramic Shell Centrepiece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1015716
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000507
Description
A Minton white glazed centrepiece,1870, impressed factory marks, year cypher and shape no.1539.
“
Modelled as a putto wearing drapwery and holding a lyre, seated upon a nautilus shell on a rocky mound base moulded with reeds and shells.
Hand of Glory
fig 1. A white glazed ceramic centrepiece featuring a cherub figure seated on a shell atop a naturalistic base.
fig 1. Minton Cherub & Nautilus Shell White Glazed Centrepiece 1870

In generally good condition overall with no chips or restoration. The back of the putto's arm has a vertical crack, hairline crack to the bottom of the nautilus shell and a few small surface hairlines at the base (see detailed photographs).

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Ceramic Shell Centrepiece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1015716
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000507
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Decorative antiques & interiors

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hand of Glory Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A white glazed ceramic centrepiece featuring a cherub figure seated on a shell atop a naturalistic base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 12
Archive I A white glazed ceramic centrepiece featuring a cherub figure seated on a shell atop a naturalistic base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Minton Cherub & Nautilus Shell White Glazed Centrepiece 1870

Archive II A white glazed ceramic centrepiece featuring a cherub figure seated on a shell atop a naturalistic base. View II
Archive III A white glazed ceramic centrepiece featuring a cherub figure seated on a shell atop a naturalistic base. View III
Archive IV A white glazed ceramic centrepiece featuring a cherub figure seated on a shell atop a naturalistic base. View IV
Archive V A white glazed ceramic centrepiece featuring a cherub figure seated on a shell atop a naturalistic base. View V
Archive VI A white glazed ceramic centrepiece featuring a cherub figure seated on a shell atop a naturalistic base. View VI
Archive VII A white glazed ceramic centrepiece featuring a cherub figure seated on a shell atop a naturalistic base. View VII
Archive VIII A white glazed ceramic centrepiece featuring a cherub figure seated on a shell atop a naturalistic base. View VIII
Archive IX A white glazed ceramic centrepiece featuring a cherub figure seated on a shell atop a naturalistic base. View IX
Archive X A white glazed ceramic centrepiece featuring a cherub figure seated on a shell atop a naturalistic base. View X
Archive XI A white glazed ceramic centrepiece featuring a cherub figure seated on a shell atop a naturalistic base. View XI
Archive XII A white glazed ceramic centrepiece featuring a cherub figure seated on a shell atop a naturalistic base. View XII
Enlarged Archival View
Hand of Glory

Hand of Glory
Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
Location
Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory
Verified Since Jul 2012
Items For Sale 173
Items Sold 2,462
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Verified Since Jul 2012
View Dealer Info
Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory
Verified
Jul 2012
For Sale
173
Sold
2,462
A white glazed ceramic centrepiece featuring a cherub figure seated on a shell atop a naturalistic base.
Minton Cherub & Nautilus Shell White Glazed Centrepiece 1870
Ref: SA1015716
A white glazed ceramic centrepiece featuring a cherub figure seated on a shell atop a naturalistic base.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCentrepieces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlazed Earthenware
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsCherub figure, Nautilus shell form, Naturalistic base
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Victorian Minton white glazed centrepieces are 19th-century decorative table items made from fine earthenware or porcelain, frequently incorporating mythological figures, cherubs, and sea-inspired form designs.

These pieces were produced using liquid slip poured into plaster moulds to create detailed shapes, fired at high temperatures, and coated with a clear lead or feldspathic glaze to achieve a monochrome white surface.

Authentic Minton items typically feature impressed manufacturer marks, model numbers, and year ciphers stamped directly into the underside of the base prior to firing.

A white glazed centrepiece can be placed in the centre of a dining table or displayed on a sideboard, remaining empty as a sculpted object or filled with natural accents.

To preserve the finish, clean gently with lukewarm water and a soft cloth using mild detergent, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners and thermal shock.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories