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A Very Fine Mintons Porcelain ‘Jewelled’ Dessert Plate C.1873 – 18
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A Very Fine Mintons Porcelain ‘Jewelled’ Dessert Plate C.1873 – 18

19th century
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A very fine Mintons Porcelain ‘Jewelled’ Dessert Plate c.1873 – 1891. The exceptionally ornate dessert plate very finely decorated with elaborate raised past gilding in the form of flower heads and foliage, reserved on an emerald green ground, the outer border decorated with five medallions with raised paste gold wreaths surrounding a panel containing gilt flowers reserved on a pink background, and between each cartouche is a flowerhead with red central ‘jewel’ and four lines radiating from it with white ‘pearls’. The border around the rim contains 5 cartouches containing  ‘jewels’ and ‘pearls’ in red, turquoise and white set against a gilded millgrain background, the central well displays an intricate symmetrical gilt sunburst and floral motif. Fine dentil gilding to the rim and even the foot rim has been solidly gilded.

Mintons mark in gold to the reverse along with an impressed cypher.

Condition: Very condition with no cracks, crazing or chips. Three of the turquoise 'jewels' are missing to one of the cartouches around the rim.

Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique English Porcelain has dated this Mintons Jewelled Porcelain Plate to the Victorian era.

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23cm (9.06")
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A very fine Mintons Porcelain ‘Jewelled’ Dessert Plate c.1873 – 1891. The exceptionally ornate dessert plate very finely decorated with elaborate raised past gilding in the form of flower heads and foliage, reserved on an emerald green ground, the outer border decorated with five medallions with raised paste gold wreaths surrounding a panel containing gilt flowers reserved on a pink background, and between each cartouche is a flowerhead with red central ‘jewel’ and four lines radiating from it with white ‘pearls’. The border around the rim contains 5 cartouches containing  ‘jewels’ and ‘pearls’ in red, turquoise and white set against a gilded millgrain background, the central well displays an intricate symmetrical gilt sunburst and floral motif. Fine dentil gilding to the rim and even the foot rim has been solidly gilded.
fig 1. A Victorian Mintons porcelain dessert plate featuring a dark green border decorated with intricate gilt foliate scrolling, raised enamel jewelling, and a central white rosette.
fig 1. A Very Fine Mintons Porcelain ‘Jewelled’ Dessert Plate C.1873 – 18

Mintons mark in gold to the reverse along with an impressed cypher.

Condition: Very condition with no cracks, crazing or chips. Three of the turquoise 'jewels' are missing to one of the cartouches around the rim.

Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique English Porcelain has dated this Mintons Jewelled Porcelain Plate to the Victorian era.

Width
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243617
Fine Antique English Porcelain
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Archive I A Victorian Mintons porcelain dessert plate featuring a dark green border decorated with intricate gilt foliate scrolling, raised enamel jewelling, and a central white rosette.

A Very Fine Mintons Porcelain ‘Jewelled’ Dessert Plate C.1873 – 18

Archive II A Victorian Mintons porcelain dessert plate featuring a dark green border decorated with intricate gilt foliate scrolling, raised enamel jewelling, and a central white rosette. View II
Archive III A Victorian Mintons porcelain dessert plate featuring a dark green border decorated with intricate gilt foliate scrolling, raised enamel jewelling, and a central white rosette. View III
Archive IV A Victorian Mintons porcelain dessert plate featuring a dark green border decorated with intricate gilt foliate scrolling, raised enamel jewelling, and a central white rosette. View IV
Archive V A Victorian Mintons porcelain dessert plate featuring a dark green border decorated with intricate gilt foliate scrolling, raised enamel jewelling, and a central white rosette. View V
Archive VI A Victorian Mintons porcelain dessert plate featuring a dark green border decorated with intricate gilt foliate scrolling, raised enamel jewelling, and a central white rosette. View VI
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A Victorian Mintons porcelain dessert plate featuring a dark green border decorated with intricate gilt foliate scrolling, raised enamel jewelling, and a central white rosette.
A very fine Mintons Porcelain ‘Jewelled’ Dessert Plate c.1873 – 18
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A Victorian Mintons porcelain dessert plate featuring a dark green border decorated with intricate gilt foliate scrolling, raised enamel jewelling, and a central white rosette.
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  • ObjectCabinet Plates
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilt, Enamel
  • ColourDark Green, Gold
  • MotifsRaised enamel jewelling, Gilt arabesque scrolls, Floral cartouches, Central starburst rosette
  • SizeW 23 cm (9 in)

This Victorian Mintons porcelain dessert plate dates from the period 1873 to 1891 and measures 23 cm wide. The circular cabinet plate displays a dark green glaze, extensive gold gilding, and white and pink reserves, complemented by raised red, turquoise and white enamel jewel and pearl decorations. The rim carries fine dentil gilding, while the centre features a white well decorated with an intricate symmetrical gilt sunburst and floral rosette motif. Elaborate raised paste gilding in the form of flower heads, foliage and arabesque scrolls decorates the emerald green ground alongside alternating pink and patterned medallions. Designed for display on a sideboard top, this decorative antique piece integrates into a traditional interior setting as a cabinet plate. The reverse bears a gold Mintons mark and an impressed cypher. The piece shows no cracks, crazing or chips, though three turquoise jewels are missing from one of the rim cartouches.

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Victorian jewelled porcelain is fine ceramics decorated with tiny drops of coloured enamel to simulate precious stones such as rubies, pearls, and turquoise. Pioneered by manufacturers like Mintons in the mid-to-late 19th century, this technique combined rich gilding with intricate enamel application to create luxury decorative items for wealthy Victorian households.

These plates were crafted from fine bone china, fired at high temperatures to achieve strength and translucency. Craftsmen applied pure gold leaf or liquid gold for gilding and individually dropped raised enamel enamelling onto the surface before firing a final time to fuse the decorative jewelled dots.

Authentic Mintons pieces typically feature impressed factory marks, printed globe or coronet logos, and year cyphers on the underside. Additionally, true 19th-century jewelled porcelain displays crisp, perfectly aligned raised enamel work and precise gold gilding without modern transfer lines.

Display the plate upright on a brass stand atop a sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a glass-fronted cabinet to capture ambient light. Pairing ornate gilded ceramics with clean, modern backdrop textures such as matte paint or dark timber creates a sophisticated juxtaposition.

Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft artist brush to remove dust from raised enamelling. Avoid water immersion, harsh chemicals, or abrasive pads, as moisture and friction can loosen delicate enamel jewelling and wear down gold gilding.
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