A Set of 10 Minton Botanical Dessert Plates
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Pre 1837 VR item# 402149
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A set of 10 Minton botanical dessert plates, second half of the 19th century. Minton produced the finest quality porcelain in europe during the period from 1830 to 1860 and was known for the quality of their decoration, employing artists from French factories.
The plates are 9", a generous dessert size, and are a white ground with a 2" apple green border. Around the border is a raised decoration surrounding the plate which the artist chose to leave without other decoration. There is a gilt decoration to the inside of the plate, not too ornate. to the center are painted flowers, zinnias, pansies, roses, asters, morning glories, all Spring and Summer blooms. They are colorful and finely detailed. The palatte is one of soft violets, pinks and soft green leaves. There is some paint loss due to age, but nothing to detract from the beauty of this fine set.
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A Coalport Botanical Dessert Service 19th Century
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Pre 1837 VR item# 397617
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This is one of the finest and prettiest dessert services I have had. It is early, first half of the 19th century, and has various botanical scenes painted on each of the plates and service pieces. Consisting of 12 large dessert plates, 2 oval serving plates, one sauce tureen with cover and a fabulous comport on stand. The set is a beautiful shade of pink on a white ground and to the center are hand painted botanical decorations, different for each piece. The handles are classical in design and are gilt decorated as are the edges of the plates and top of the tureen. The comport is on a fluted base, and has a deep well inside where a botanical spray is painted. The comport, plates and serving pieces are gilt decorated and scalloped. the most interesting detail and rarely seen is a raised white acanthas and swag decoration to all of the pieces which is gorgeous.
The comport stands 6 1/2" tall, is 12" X 9". the tureen is 6 1/2" to the top of the cover. The oval sweetmeat plates are 10" x 9". The plates are a generous 9" in keeping with the period. There is some loss of paint to the plates which is consistent with its age, nothing serious, but this set is antique and I mention it for accuracy. Twelve desserts, 2 oval sweatmeats, 1 sauce tureen and 1 fabulous comport.
Altogether an impressive set and a wonderful addition to your other fine pieces.
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A Pair of Staffordshire Zebra Spill Vases
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Pre 1900 item# 397576
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A beautifully modeled pair of Staffordshire zebra spill vases C1840. These were used as mantle decorations in the 19th Century and were probably inspired by the traveling fairs that were part of English 19th Century life. Very few people had seen a zebra, or traveled to where one could be seen, most people stayed within 30 miles of their village. But these fairs could and did bring exotic animals to the countryside, and were eagerly awaited. Staffordshire figures were made, inspired by the popular events of the day, ie Politos Menagerie, Elephant figures and these wonderful zebra figures.
There are figures modeled as standing zebra and are popular, but I think anything caught in motion is more interesting and charming than a standing figure. Here we have 2 animals running, the zebra and the fox.
These stand 9" tall and have flowers throughout the background, and gilt decoration. Because these are flatback the back is left in the biscuit state and then glazed. Perfect and a great addidion to your Staffordshire collection.
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A Set Of 5 Coalport Botanical Plates
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Pre 1900 item# 388961
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Early Coalport Botanical Serving plates first half of the 19th century. Five large plates each with a different painted transfer to the center. White ground, painted and decorated botanical dish with an apple border and gold band. One with a rose, another a morning glory, another with a pink spring flower, if youknow the name please email me. the fourth with Sweet William and the last with a blue clematis. altogether a pretty impressive set. The plates measure 9" and the condition is excellent
There is also a set of 5 service pieces listed in this pattern.
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Coalport Botanical Serving Pieces 19th Century
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Early Coalport Botanical Serving pieces second half of the 19th century. Four plates on stand two matching in shape, each of a different shape and with a different painted transfer to the center. White ground, painted and decorated botanical dish with an apple border and gold band. There are two comports on stand each with a reticulated gold decorated handle. Scrolls to the inside of the comport and with a morning glory painted to the center. the other has a pink floral spray. These measure 10" to the handle and stand 3 1/2" high. There is a 2 handled tray on stand with a crocus to the center measuring 12 1/2" long and standing 3 1/2" high. and finally a triangled shaped dish with a yellow parrot tulip. some wear to this one but altogether acceptable. this one measures 10" to the handle and has no feet. these make an excellent addition to your other fine service pieces or sets of old porcelain.
there is also a set of 5 plates matching listed.
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A Staffordshire Figure The Highlanders Watch Holder
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The Highlanders is a very popular Staffordshire figure, almost too popular. Every beginning collector is familiar with it and has at one time or another had it as part of their collection. There is a very good reason for this, it is charming! What makes this one different though, is that it is a watch holder. Men would place their pocketwatches inside the circle in the Staffordshire figures. This circle is not deep and makes me curious. The figures are beautifully dressed, the man with a pink cape and a rust colored dog. The girl has a green shawl and a rust colored sash there is a violin with her. The hats are tall pink and blue plumes. Flatback, although the shawl has been painted onto the back. An altogether wonderful piece of Staffordshire. condition excellent and they are 13 1/2" tall.
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A Pair of Staffordshire Spill Vases
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Pre 1900 item# 338364
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What a wonderful pair of Staffordshire spill vases this is. Full of color, early out of the mold, and wearing detailed and colorful costumes. These are what are known as flatback figures, and were meant to decorate a victorian mantle holding flowers. Girls in peasant dress are carrying yellow baskets ,each has a rabbit in it. Wearing pink hats and a green and rust colored dress which go beautifully with the inside of the spill which is rust. 11" tall and just perfect. There is a tiny bite to the nose of one but I think it is under the glaze. At any rate for the age they are they look very good, C 1840. A gold band decorates the bottom of the figure.
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