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Large Antique 19th Century Minton Centrepiece
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Large Antique 19th Century Minton Centrepiece

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Large quality antique 19th Century Minton centrepiece, having a large antique 19th century Minton centrepiece with two beautiful cherubs carrying an orb shaped shell in white with fantastic gold detailing, standing on a rectangular stepped base, impressed mark to base. There are a couple of small hair line cracks but overall in good condition reflective of age.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Minton Porcelain Cherub Centrepiece to the 1860s.

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SA1241623
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Large quality antique 19th Century Minton centrepiece, having a large antique 19th century Minton centrepiece with two beautiful cherubs carrying an orb shaped shell in white with fantastic gold detailing, standing on a rectangular stepped base, impressed mark to base. There are a couple of small hair line cracks but overall in good condition reflective of age.
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Minton Porcelain Cherub Centrepiece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241623
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A nineteenth-century white glazed porcelain centrepiece vessel supported on poles carried by two cherubs, detailed with gold gilded Greek key banding.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century white glazed porcelain centrepiece vessel supported on poles carried by two cherubs, detailed with gold gilded Greek key banding.

Large Antique 19th Century Minton Centrepiece

Archive II A nineteenth-century white glazed porcelain centrepiece vessel supported on poles carried by two cherubs, detailed with gold gilded Greek key banding. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century white glazed porcelain centrepiece vessel supported on poles carried by two cherubs, detailed with gold gilded Greek key banding. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century white glazed porcelain centrepiece vessel supported on poles carried by two cherubs, detailed with gold gilded Greek key banding. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century white glazed porcelain centrepiece vessel supported on poles carried by two cherubs, detailed with gold gilded Greek key banding. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century white glazed porcelain centrepiece vessel supported on poles carried by two cherubs, detailed with gold gilded Greek key banding. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century white glazed porcelain centrepiece vessel supported on poles carried by two cherubs, detailed with gold gilded Greek key banding. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century white glazed porcelain centrepiece vessel supported on poles carried by two cherubs, detailed with gold gilded Greek key banding. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century white glazed porcelain centrepiece vessel supported on poles carried by two cherubs, detailed with gold gilded Greek key banding. View IX
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A nineteenth-century white glazed porcelain centrepiece vessel supported on poles carried by two cherubs, detailed with gold gilded Greek key banding.
Large antique 19th Century Minton centrepiece
Ref: SA1241623
A nineteenth-century white glazed porcelain centrepiece vessel supported on poles carried by two cherubs, detailed with gold gilded Greek key banding.
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  • ObjectCentrepieces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Neoclassical
  • MaterialGlazed Porcelain, Gold Leaf
  • ColourWhite and Gold
  • MotifsCherub figures, Greek key motif, Gilded banding
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This large Victorian Neoclassical centrepiece from 1860 is made of white glazed porcelain accented with gold leaf. The piece shows two cherub figures supporting an orb-shaped vessel by carrying poles across their shoulders, set upon a rectangular stepped base. Visible details include a Greek key motif around the rim, intricate gilded banding along the carrying poles, and an impressed mark to the base, along with a couple of small hairline cracks reflecting its age. The overall item measures 32 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 20 cm deep. Today, this centrepiece works well placed as a dining table center to display floral arrangements or simply as a decorative focal point in a living room or hallway.

FAQs

Founded in Stoke-on-Trent in 1793, Minton became famous during the nineteenth century for producing fine bone china and glazed ceramics. Neoclassical designs drew heavily from classical Greek and Roman imagery, featuring classical urns, cherubs, and fretwork banding.

These vessels were typically formed from soft-paste or bone china porcelain, moulded in separate sections, and joined before firing. Fine details were decorated with overglaze enamels and real gold leaf gilding, which was fired onto the glaze.

Authentic Minton pieces generally bear impressed or printed factory marks on the underside, such as the Minton globe motif or impressed date ciphers. High craftsmanship in the modeling of figures and precise gilded geometric borders also indicate genuine origin.

Position the piece as a singular focal point atop a dining table, marble-topped sideboard, or console table. Its neutral white glazed finish and gilded detailing allow it to blend with contemporary minimalism or traditional classic spaces.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre brush or lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners and prolonged exposure to water, as moisture can weaken old restoration or degrade delicate gilt details over time.
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