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Very Unusual Hand-painted Minton Plate – C.1880 – Masonic / Religious / Biblical Themes
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Very Unusual Hand-Painted Minton Plate – c.1880 – Masonic / Religious / Biblical Themes
A truly exceptional and highly unusual hand-painted Minton plate dating to around 1880. This piece stands out for its extraordinary level of detail and the complexity of its symbolic decoration. The plate features scenes that appear to be inspired by Biblical narratives, religious iconography, and possibly Masonic symbolism, suggested by several of the motifs incorporated into the design.
The artistry is meticulous—whoever painted this remarkable piece clearly invested significant time and skill into creating it. Each section of the plate is beautifully executed, with rich colours, fine outlining, and layered imagery that would have carried strong meaning for the original owner or recipient.
There is also an inscription on the reverse, adding further interest and potential for historical research. Plates of this nature are seldom found, particularly with such elaborate and meaningful decora...tion.
This is a conversation piece of the highest order, perfect for collectors of Minton, Masonic artefacts, religious art, symbolic ceramics, or unusual Victorian decorative wares.
Condition: Please see photos for full condition details. Displays beautifully.
A rare and fascinating example of 19th-century symbolic art on porcelain—truly one of a kind.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1181573
Dateline of this antique is 1880
Height is 3.5cm (1.4inches)Width is 25.5cm (10.0inches)Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
Antique SA1181573 shown on this page was made in 1880. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1880
ANTIQUE SA1181573
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Sourcing Beautiful Antiques & Collectables from the past three hundred years!
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
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