Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Minton Meat Platter Drainer to the 19th Century.
The popular Bamboo and Flowers pattern was introduced c. 1820. The pattern is found with no other mark than the Semi China printed mark that is probably the earliest formal printed mark used by Minton.
In excellent condition with only minor frits. Must have only have been used v occasionally. Retaining its full splendour of blue and white, in almost as new and original condition. With the coat of arms, this huge meat platter and paired drainer would have formed a significant piece of the Service.
Both pieces are sold together. A superb collectors item.
Arms (see last colour photo): Quarterly gules and azure, in the first and fourth quarters a leopard's head affrontee Or, in the second and third a covered cup between in chief two buckles fessewise, all of the last.
Crest: On a wreath Or and gules, A demi virgin issuing from a cloud proper, in a gown gules and kirtle Or, arms extended, holding in the dexter hand proper a balance gold and in the sinister hand a touchstone proper.
Supporters: On either side a unicorn Or, the mane, hoofs and tail argent.
Motto: Justitia virtutum regina - "Justice is the Queen of Virtues".
Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Minton Meat Platter Drainer to the 19th Century.
Specialising in early japanese cloisonne, edo enamel artisan period.
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Huge Minton Blue and White Meat Platter and Drainer. London Goldsmiths Coat of Arms. C 1820
