Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Minton Porcelain Figurines to the 19th Century.
The figures are dressed in traditional clothes, painted in vibrant colors and decorated with flowers patterns. The figurines are very finely hand-painted with excellent detailing, including the floral patterns and clear facial details. Predominant colors are vibrant shades of dark blue, yellow and pink.
We can see similar figures in Atterbury and Butkin's Minton's Dictionary, pp. 48.
Minton Porcelain Company was one of the pioneers of English china production alongside other great potters such as Spode, Davenport, Ridgway, Coalport and others. They were located in Staffordshire and were known specifically for their wonderfully fine white bone china and bright colors; Minton supplied huge quantities of tableware’s, tiles, and other items to the USA in the 19th century; the White House was traditionally supplied with Minton crockery and many great buildings of this era were tiled with Minton tiles, including The House of Parliament. Minton, the English porcelain company, is recognized worldwide for high-quality porcelain products in the general market and the antiques marketplace.
Dimensions:
Girl -Height 13.5cm, width 7.2cm, depth 9.7cm.Weight 336 grams.
Boy -Height 14cm, width 7.2cm, depth 10cm.Weight 326g.
Condition: A few minimal chips to the flowers, age crazing to the enamel that can only be seen under a magnifying glass, a chip to the boy's hat.
Otherwise the figures are in exceptionally good condition.
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.
Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Minton Porcelain Figurines to the 19th Century.
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Antique Minton Figurines of Gardeners with Flowers, C.1830.very Rare
