Victorian Minton Porcelain Sevres Style Celeste Bleu Dessert Plate

Name: Victorian Minton Porcelain Sevres Style Celeste Bleu Dessert Plate
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1036188
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

A pretty Minton shaped dessert plate in neoclassical style with their famous Sevres style celeste bleu ground inset with six cameos of classical god and goddesses in a sepia enamel. The border is sandwiched between two wide gilt bands with raised gilt Greek key pattern and in the centre is a classical arrangement of musical instruments within a laurel wreath.

A similar but more elaborate dessert service was displayed at the International Exhibition 1862 and this plate will have come from a service produced around that time inspired by but designed at a more accessible level. Impressed factory marks to the base, and the ermine mark painted along with pattern number G173 or G178.

It measures 23.3cm (9 3/16") and 2cm (3/4") high.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair and minimal handling wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

2cm (0.79")

Width

23.3cm (9.17")

Depth

23.3cm (9.17")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1036188

Dealers Internal Reference

FA1560

Dealers Notes

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Description

A pretty Minton shaped dessert plate in neoclassical style with their famous Sevres style celeste bleu ground inset with six cameos of classical god and goddesses in a sepia enamel.

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The border is sandwiched between two wide gilt bands with raised gilt Greek key pattern and in the centre is a classical arrangement of musical instruments within a laurel wreath.

The Fancy Fox

fig 1. Victorian Minton Porcelain Sevres Style Celeste Bleu Dessert Plate

A similar but more elaborate dessert service was displayed at the International Exhibition 1862 and this plate will have come from a service produced around that time inspired by but designed at a more accessible level. Impressed factory marks to the base, and the ermine mark painted along with pattern number G173 or G178.

It measures 23.3cm (9 3/16") and 2cm (3/4") high.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair and minimal handling wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

2cm (0.79")

Width

23.3cm (9.17")

Depth

23.3cm (9.17")

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers