Maker: Minton
Period: William IV
The influence of 18th-Century Sèvres porcelain is almost palpable on this elegant and pretty Minton teacup and saucer. The hand-coloured sprays of pink rose buds have a softness that seems to sink into the glossy glaze and pure white porcelain. The joints of the handle are moulded like the spreading petals of a flower. Even the dentil rims are honey-hued like the old gilding.
There are no marks save the pattern number, 1865, painted in tiny script on the base of the saucer. Minton introduced the pattern around 1833, during the brief reign of King William IV.
Condition Excellent overall. A tiny oblong of gilt, measuring 6mm by 1mm, has flaked off the rim edge of the saucer. Condition otherwise appears perfect.
Teacup Height 6.2 cm; Diameter 7.9 cm; Width across handle 10.1 cm
Saucer Diameter 14 cm
Net weight: 208 g
Medium: Bone china (porcelain)
Origin: Stoke, Staffordshire Potteries, England
