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Antique Large Minton Majolica "Dancing Jug"
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Antique Large Minton Majolica "Dancing Jug"

19th century
Description

A large perfect minton majolica jug c1880 featuring a dancing couple .

Fully marked with a lozenge registration mark and as stated in absolute pristine condition.

It measures 26cms h 18cms w inc handle and 14cms d

The colours are vibrant in fact it has been in a cabinet all its life and it shows.

A super rare jug and as always offered at our normal realistic price

UK postage included

All forms of psyment including ccs etc

LAPADA members since 1985

Established in chester in 1985

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Minton Majolica Dancing Jug to the 1880s.

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A large perfect minton majolica jug c1880 featuring a dancing couple .

Fully marked with a lozenge registration mark and as stated in absolute pristine condition.

It measures 26cms h 18cms w inc handle and 14cms d

fig 1. A Victorian Minton majolica ceramic jug decorated with high-relief figures of dancing couples in polychrome glazes against a dark blue background.
fig 1. Antique Large Minton Majolica "Dancing Jug"

The colours are vibrant in fact it has been in a cabinet all its life and it shows.

A super rare jug and as always offered at our normal realistic price

UK postage included

All forms of psyment including ccs etc

LAPADA members since 1985

Established in chester in 1985

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Minton Majolica Dancing Jug to the 1880s.

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SA1149312
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Archive I A Victorian Minton majolica ceramic jug decorated with high-relief figures of dancing couples in polychrome glazes against a dark blue background.

Antique Large Minton Majolica "Dancing Jug"

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A Victorian Minton majolica ceramic jug decorated with high-relief figures of dancing couples in polychrome glazes against a dark blue background.
ANTIQUE LARGE MINTON MAJOLICA "DANCING JUG"
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A Victorian Minton majolica ceramic jug decorated with high-relief figures of dancing couples in polychrome glazes against a dark blue background.
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  • ObjectDecorative Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Majolica
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glazed Ceramic
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsRelief figures, geometric neck, leaf-form handle, turquoise interior glaze

This large Victorian majolica ceramic jug dates from around 1880 and takes the form of an earthenware vessel covered in vibrant polychrome glazes. The exterior shows high-relief figures of dancing couples set against a deep blue background, framed by a geometric patterned neck, a leaf-form handle, and a moulded circular base with turquoise interior glaze. The piece measures 26 cm high, 18 cm wide including the handle, and 14 cm deep. It functions as a decorative tabletop container and suits placement on a sideboard top or within a sunlit conservatory to add colour and traditional Victorian character to a room.

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Victorian majolica is a type of low-fired earthenware introduced in the mid-19th century, characterized by high-relief sculptural designs and brightly coloured lead glazes.

These vessels were crafted from moulded earthenware clay and coated with opaque or translucent oxide glazes, often featuring signature bright turquoise interiors.

Authentic pieces frequently bear impressed Minton maker marks, year cyphers, and shape numbers on the base, alongside high-density lead glazes and sharp relief moulding.

Majolica jugs function well as sculptural accents on sideboards, mantelpieces, or open shelving, adding historical texture and rich colour to contemporary spaces.

Clean gently using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding complete submersion, harsh abrasive chemicals, or exposure to rapid temperature changes.
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