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A Garniture of Minton Porcelain Vases Decorated by Thomas Steel C.1830
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A Garniture of Minton Porcelain Vases Decorated by Thomas Steel C.1830

19th century
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A Garniture of Minton Porcelain Vases decorated by Thomas Steele c1830. Each vase of 'Elgin' shape, finely decorated with a well executed panel of flowers on a marble table by Thomas Steel. Marks: + sign on a circle in gold.

Condition: A few small chips to the base of the central vase, otherwise all three vases are in excellent order. 

Central vase 24 cm high. Two smaller vases are 17 cm high.

For a larger selection of our stock, please visit: www.fineantiqueenglishporcelain.co.uk

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24cm (9.45")
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Fine Antique English Porcelain has dated this Minton Porcelain Vase Garniture to the Victorian era.

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A Garniture of Minton Porcelain Vases decorated by Thomas Steele c1830.
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Each vase of 'Elgin' shape, finely decorated with a well executed panel of flowers on a marble table by Thomas Steel.
Fine Antique English Porcelain

Marks: + sign on a circle in gold.

fig 1. A three-piece English cobalt blue and gilded porcelain garniture set decorated with floral panels.
fig 1. A Garniture of Minton Porcelain Vases Decorated by Thomas Steel C.1830

Condition: A few small chips to the base of the central vase, otherwise all three vases are in excellent order. 

Central vase 24 cm high. Two smaller vases are 17 cm high.

For a larger selection of our stock, please visit: www.fineantiqueenglishporcelain.co.uk

Height
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique English Porcelain has dated this Minton Porcelain Vase Garniture to the Victorian era.

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SA1049419
Fine Antique English Porcelain
Fine Antique English Porcelain
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Archive I A three-piece English cobalt blue and gilded porcelain garniture set decorated with floral panels.

A Garniture of Minton Porcelain Vases Decorated by Thomas Steel C.1830

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A three-piece English cobalt blue and gilded porcelain garniture set decorated with floral panels.
A Garniture of Minton Porcelain Vases decorated by Thomas Steel c.1830
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A three-piece English cobalt blue and gilded porcelain garniture set decorated with floral panels.
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A porcelain garniture is a set of decorative matching vessels, typically comprising three or five pieces, designed to be displayed together on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or cabinet top. Originating in 17th-century Europe as an adaptation of imported Asian ceramics, these sets became prominent decorative features in Georgian and Victorian interiors.

During the early 19th century, Minton produced bone china and soft-paste porcelain decorated with cobalt glaze, mercury gilding, and hand-applied enamel paints. The gilding process involved burnishing gold leaf onto the glazed surface, while intricate floral and landscape panels were hand-painted by specialized ceramic artists.

Authentic pieces from this period typically feature distinct painted or impressed maker marks, such as the early Minton ermine mark or crossed arrows, alongside painter marks. Examination of the foot rims often shows hand-tooled square plinths, uneven wear on the gilding, and characteristic soft-palette botanical painting styles associated with artists of the era.

An antique garniture can be styled as a focal point on a fireplace mantel, a dining room credenza, or within a minimalist display cabinet. Arranging the central larger urn flanked symmetrically by the smaller side vases maintains classical proportions while providing colour contrast against neutral backdrops.

To clean gilded porcelain, dust softly with a dry microfibre cloth or soft feather duster, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners or water immersion which can compromise unglazed areas and loosen gold leaf. Keep pieces away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations to protect the enamel pigments and structural integrity.
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