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Early 20th Century Set 34 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Dining Plates

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A Set of 34 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Dining Plates. The beautifully vibrant color hand painted dinner plates, each with a colorful floral design, an intricate trim and swaged floral strands, centered with a floral bouquet. All bearing the 'MINTON - EST. 1793 - ENGLAND' under-glaze purple markings and 'MINTONS' under-glaze seal. Circa: 1912-1950. Minton china refers to high-quality porcelain and bone china dinnerware, renowned for its craftsmanship and elegant designs. It’s a brand recognised for its timeless and sophisticated tableware, often featuring intricate patterns and gold accents. Minton’s rich history and commitment to excellence make it a sought-after choice for formal dining and special occasions. Diameter: 10 1/4 inches (26 cm) Height: 1 inch (2.5 cm)

Creator:
Minton (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Diameter: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)
Style:
Edwardian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain,Glazed,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa: 1912-1950
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A beautiful set. Overall condition is good with wear consistent with age an use. Some fading, age discoloration and scratches. Minor paint rubbing/loss. Please check our other 1stDibs listing on pieces that were part of this set but sold separately.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: Ref.: A2759 - Lot 10370-11stDibs: LU1796239139212

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Pottery is one of the oldest decorative art forms, and Minton is one of its historical masters. For more than 250 years, the English company was a premier producer of porcelain and ceramic wares. Its factory was known for detailed and brightly colored Victorian tableware, including dinner plates and serving pieces.

Thomas Minton founded the Minton factory in 1793 in Stoke-upon-Trent, England. It initially made earthenware but introduced bone china in 1798. When Minton died in 1836, the company passed to his son, Herbert Minton. The younger Minton was a savvy businessman with an eye for design. He introduced glossy majolica earthenware to the factory’s repertoire and hired skilled artists and designers like Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin and Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, boosting the company’s reputation.

In 1851, Minton debuted its majolica at the Great Exhibition in London. It became a royal family favorite and was even used to tile the Royal Dairy at Windsor Home Park. Minton majolica was also displayed on the monumental Saint George and the dragon fountain at the 1862 London International Exhibition.

Colin Minton Campbell, a nephew of Herbert Minton, took over the family business in 1858. He led the company to the head of the 1870s English art pottery movement. In the 1890s, French porcelain artist Marc-Louis Solon helped modernize Minton with his Art Nouveau designs.

Minton ceased operating as an independent company when it merged with Royal Doulton Tableware Ltd. in 1968. It was the end of an era, but not the end of widespread appreciation for Minton ceramics.

In 1982, the ”English Majolica” exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum featured 75 Minton pieces. When the Metropolitan Museum of Art reopened its British Galleries in 2020, it included a display of three colorful Minton majolica bird sculptures. Minton pottery was also on display from September 2021 to January 2022, along with other English pottery, at the Bard Graduate Center’s ”Majolica Mania” exhibition.

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