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Minton Lidded Pail Hand Painted on Pink Ground C1880
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Minton Lidded Pail Hand Painted on Pink Ground C1880

19th century
Description

A very pretty hand painted Minton lidded twin handled slop pale.

Beautifully painted Flora and butterflies on a pink ground.

Today this would be perfect to use as an ice bucket

lovely condtion some rubbing to the guilding and slight scratches

Can post at extra cost

Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Minton Ceramic Pail to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
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SA1202270
Description
A very pretty hand painted Minton lidded twin handled slop pale.

Beautifully painted Flora and butterflies on a pink ground.

Today this would be perfect to use as an ice bucket

lovely condtion some rubbing to the guilding and slight scratches

Can post at extra cost

Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Minton Ceramic Pail to the 1880s.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA1202270
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Archive I A Victorian Minton ceramic lidded pail featuring hand-painted butterflies and botanical foliage over a pink ground with twin white handles.

Minton Lidded Pail Hand Painted on Pink Ground C1880

Archive II A Victorian Minton ceramic lidded pail featuring hand-painted butterflies and botanical foliage over a pink ground with twin white handles. View II
Archive III A Victorian Minton ceramic lidded pail featuring hand-painted butterflies and botanical foliage over a pink ground with twin white handles. View III
Archive IV A Victorian Minton ceramic lidded pail featuring hand-painted butterflies and botanical foliage over a pink ground with twin white handles. View IV
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A Victorian Minton ceramic lidded pail featuring hand-painted butterflies and botanical foliage over a pink ground with twin white handles.
Minton Lidded Pail Hand Painted On Pink Ground C1880
Ref: SA1202270
A Victorian Minton ceramic lidded pail featuring hand-painted butterflies and botanical foliage over a pink ground with twin white handles.
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  • ObjectLidded Pails
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze, Enamel
  • ColourPink
  • MotifsBotanical painting, Butterfly motifs, Twin loop handles, Domed lid with knop
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This Victorian Minton lidded earthenware pail stands as a refined example of English pottery from 1880, glazed in a soft pink and finished with enamel botanical painting and butterfly motifs. The vessel incorporates twin white loop handles, a rounded body resting on a circular white foot, and a domed lid topped with a white spherical knop. Hand-painted fern fronds, berries, and insects wrap around the pink ground, complemented by white handles and some rubbing to the gilding alongside slight scratches. Practical dimensions measure 43 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 33 cm deep. Positioned on a sideboard top, the pail functions as an ice bucket within a home setting today, bringing traditional Victorian decoration into modern interior displays. The earthenware construction provides a robust container suitable for serving ice during dining or entertaining, while the botanical design integrates into English Country House schemes. The piece combines historical utility with decorative appeal, offering a functional addition to tabletops or display cabinets.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, lidded ceramic pails were routinely produced as part of washstand suites for bedchambers, serving primarily as slop pails prior to the widespread introduction of indoor plumbing.

Minton ceramics were typically constructed from fine earthenware, ironstone, or bone china, decorated using coloured glazes, hand-painted enamel designs, gilding, and transfer printing.

Authentic pieces generally feature impressed or printed Minton manufacturer marks, year cyphers, pattern numbers, and refined overglaze enamel painting characteristic of Staffordshire production.

These vessels function effectively as decorative accent pieces on sideboards, mantelpieces, or hall tables, and can also serve as unique storage containers or planter covers.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and wash carefully by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding abrasive sponges, harsh chemicals, or prolonged immersion.
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