Minton Porcelain Desk Set
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- Period:
19th Century - Origin:
England/Ireland
Once housed in the esteemed Minton Museum at Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, this set is one of the finest ever created by the Minton factory. This very rare four-piece porcelain desk set boasts vibrant colors and ornament. Founded in 1793, Minton had the esteemed privilege of becoming Europe's leading ceramic factory during the Victorian era when this remarkable set was made. Marked Mintons, London, 1884.
Tray: 12 3/4" wide x 9 1/2" deep
Vase: 5" high
Inkwells: 3 1/2" high
The Minton pottery, established as Mintons Ltd. in 1793 in Staffordshire, England, traded under the name Minton & Co. from 1845-1873, then under the name Mintons, Ltd. again in 1874. The firm is known for its high-quality porcelain and earthenwares as well as fine pieces of majolica. This desk set reflects the taste for late 18th-century French porcelain favored among the upper classes during the Victorian era. Mintons renditions of this "Sèvres-style" porcelain were so accurate and of such extraordinary quality, even today, experts often mistake it for Louis XVI porcelain.
Tray: 12 3/4" wide x 9 1/2" deep
Vase: 5" high
Inkwells: 3 1/2" high
The Minton pottery, established as Mintons Ltd. in 1793 in Staffordshire, England, traded under the name Minton & Co. from 1845-1873, then under the name Mintons, Ltd. again in 1874. The firm is known for its high-quality porcelain and earthenwares as well as fine pieces of majolica. This desk set reflects the taste for late 18th-century French porcelain favored among the upper classes during the Victorian era. Mintons renditions of this "Sèvres-style" porcelain were so accurate and of such extraordinary quality, even today, experts often mistake it for Louis XVI porcelain.
Price: $9,450
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