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Antique Minton Majolica Centrepiece Tazza with Bacchanalian Cupids, 1864
Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Antique Minton Majolica Centrepiece Tazza with Bacchanalian Cupids, 1864

19th century
Description

Spectacular mid-Victorian majolica tazza centrepiece by Minton in a glossy finish.



Pair of Bacchanalian Cupids above a tambourine supporting a green glazed compote bowl.



Rich polychrome enamelling in cobalt blue, turquoise green, ochre and russet brown.



Impressed Minton mark to base, issued in 1864.



Height 30 cm

Top diameter 27 cm

Base diameter 17.7 cm

Weight 2800 g





Condition :Crack in the bowl; it appears that the bowl has been glued to the stem. Otherwise beautifully preserved for its age.



Please study the attached photos carefully as they are an integral part of this description.



The item will be sent with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.



UK delivery is £20.



We provide worldwide shipping, please get in touch for a quote.





Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Minton Majolica Centrepiece Tazza to the 19th Century.

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SA1066765
Description
<p>Spectacular mid-Victorian majolica tazza centrepiece by Minton in a glossy finish.

Pair of Bacchanalian Cupids above a tambourine supporting a green glazed compote bowl.

Rich polychrome enamelling in cobalt blue, turquoise green, ochre and russet brown.

fig 1. A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base.
fig 1. Antique Minton Majolica Centrepiece Tazza with Bacchanalian Cupids, 1864

Impressed Minton mark to base, issued in 1864.

Height 30 cm

Top diameter 27 cm

Base diameter 17.7 cm

Weight 2800 g

Condition :Crack in the bowl; it appears that the bowl has been glued to the stem. Otherwise beautifully preserved for its age.

fig 2. A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base.
fig 2. Antique Minton Majolica Centrepiece Tazza with Bacchanalian Cupids, 1864

Please study the attached photos carefully as they are an integral part of this description.

The item will be sent with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

fig 3. A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base.
fig 3. Antique Minton Majolica Centrepiece Tazza with Bacchanalian Cupids, 1864

UK delivery is £20.

We provide worldwide shipping, please get in touch for a quote.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Minton Majolica Centrepiece Tazza to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1066765
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Archive I A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base.

Antique Minton Majolica Centrepiece Tazza with Bacchanalian Cupids, 1864

Archive II A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base. View II
Archive III A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base. View IV
Archive V A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base. View V
Archive VI A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base. View IX
Archive X A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base. View X
Archive XI A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base. View XI
Archive XII A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base. View XII
Archive XIII A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base. View XIII
Archive XIV A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base. View XIV
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A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base.
Antique Minton majolica centrepiece tazza with Bacchanalian cupids, 1864
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A Victorian Minton majolica centrepiece tazza featuring a shallow patterned bowl supported by two sculptural cherubs on a fluted pedestal base.
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Victorian Minton majolica is defined by lead-glazed earthenware featuring vibrant polychrome colours, intricate relief moulding, and classical or naturalistic imagery introduced during the mid-nineteenth century.

These ceramic pieces were produced by press-moulding tin-enameled or clear earthenware bodies, followed by hand-application of coloured metal-oxide glazes before undergoing a secondary firing.

Authentic Minton majolica typically bears clear impressed factory marks, shape cataloguing numbers, and specific year ciphers on the underside, alongside sharp sculptural relief and non-running glazes.

Position the piece as a focal point on a dining table, console, or sideboard to introduce classical figurative sculpture, vivid glaze contrast, and historical depth to contemporary spaces.

Dust with a soft dry brush or clean gently using lukewarm water and mild detergent on a microfibre cloth, ensuring the ceramic is never submerged, as surface crazing can trap moisture.
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