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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 Minton Hand Painted Pail to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
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SA1244286
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 Minton Hand Painted Pail to the 19th Century.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244286
Junk Antiques & Interiors
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A Victorian Minton pink ceramic lidded pail hand-painted with green ferns, coloured berries, and butterflies.
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Archive I A Victorian Minton pink ceramic lidded pail hand-painted with green ferns, coloured berries, and butterflies.

Minton Lidded Pail Hand Painted on Pink Ground C1880

Archive II A Victorian Minton pink ceramic lidded pail hand-painted with green ferns, coloured berries, and butterflies. View II
Archive III A Victorian Minton pink ceramic lidded pail hand-painted with green ferns, coloured berries, and butterflies. View III
Archive IV A Victorian Minton pink ceramic lidded pail hand-painted with green ferns, coloured berries, and butterflies. View IV
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Castle Donington
Leicestershire
DE74 2LA
United Kingdom
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Location: Top floor, The Apiary, 38 Borough Street, Castle Donington, Leicestershire, DE74 2LA, United Kingdom
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A Victorian Minton pink ceramic lidded pail hand-painted with green ferns, coloured berries, and butterflies.
Minton Lidded Pail Hand Painted on Pink Ground C1880
Ref: SA1244286
A Victorian Minton pink ceramic lidded pail hand-painted with green ferns, coloured berries, and butterflies.
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  • ObjectDecorative Vessels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Enamel
  • ColourPink
  • MotifsButterfly decoration, Fern motifs, Lidded top, Twin side handles
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, English potteries such as Minton produced ceramic pails and complete washstand sets to fulfill practical sanitary functions while serving as decorative accessories in Victorian bedrooms.

Minton ceramic vessels were constructed from fine earthenware or bone china, finished with background glazes such as pink or cobalt, and decorated with overglaze hand-painted enamel details before firing.

Authentic pieces often feature impressed or printed Minton factory marks on the underside, including year cyphers, pattern numbers, and specific hand-painted artist initials.

A decorative ceramic pail can be styled as a central feature on a sideboard, vanity table, or mantelpiece, or utilized as a planter cover for indoor greenery.

Clean gently using lukewarm water and mild liquid soap applied with a soft microfiber cloth, avoiding chemical cleaners, abrasive sponges, or prolonged submersion that could damage overglaze enamels.
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