Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
English
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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Creator: Minton
Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica creamer which features a blossoming branch, snail shell on handle and feet. Cobalt blue ground version. Colouration: cobalt blue, gree...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica
Victorian Antique Majolica Jardinière of the Four Seasons by Minton
By Minton
Located in London, GB
Victorian antique Majolica jardinière of the Four Seasons by Minton
English, c. 1905
Measures: Height 39cm, diameter 32cm
This charact...
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Early 1900s English Renaissance Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica
12 Antique Minton Hand-Painted Cabinet Plates Signed A. Holland Depicting Fish
By Minton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of cabinet plates were made by the renowned Minton factory of England in approximately 1900 for the Birks exclusive department store chain and done in a Victorian style. The...
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Early 20th Century English High Victorian Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Minton grape gold
silver hand painted Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
This magnificent porcelain plate signed by Minton, dated 1880, embodies the artistic refinement of the Aesthetic Movement. Finely hand-decorated, it features raised motifs of beautif...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Minton lemons gold
silver hand painted Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
This magnificent porcelain plate signed by Minton, dated 1880, embodies the artistic refinement of the Aesthetic Movement. Finely hand-decorated, it features raised motifs of beautif...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
12 Minton Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Overlay Service or Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Minton service plates is a rare example of Minton's sterling silver overlay. Most silver overlay was made by other porcelain manufacturer...
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Early 20th Century British Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Paste
Set of 16 Minton Porcelain China Made in England Diner Plates Salt
Pepper Set
By Minton
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 16 Minton plates plus salt & pepper two appetizer dishes set. White blue to lilac golden rim.
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20th Century English Baroque Revival Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
19th century Minton dessert cream tureen with stand, hand painted, English 1840
By Minton
Located in Central England, GB
This fine, classically shaped, stylised Minton cream tureen stands on a flared foot with a finely detailed stem. The main body is of a broad shallow design with a pair of interwoven ...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with eggs, Aesthetic Movement, 1878
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
Celadon-colored collector's plate featuring an illustration by Gustave Léonce, depicting eggs and chicks. The edges of the plate are scalloped with a woven effect border. Discover th...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Minton Bisque Figure Made into Lamp
By Minton
Located in Water Mill, NY
Minton Bisque porcelain figure of a Sea Maiden made into lamp.
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19th Century English Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Blue Victorian Majolica Pitcher Banana Leaf Minton, circa 1859
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th pastel blue Majolica banana leaf pitcher signed Minton dated October 1859.
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1850s English Victorian Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica
Set of Three Antique English Minton Plates, circa 1881
By Minton
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of three antique Minton English plates with chrysanthemum motif, yellow border, black trim. Retail shop stickers on verso.
Dimensions: 10" W
Conditi...
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19th Century Regency Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Arts
Crafts Minton Pottery Kingfisher Tile Designed by Christopher Dresser
By Christopher Dresser, Minton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An Arts & Crafts Minton tile in the Kingfisher pattern, designed by Christopher Dresser, ca. 1870.
Arts & Crafts designer Christopher Dresser’s works were true to the movement’s c...
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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Minton 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Fish Platter
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This fish platter is a true work of art! Classic Aesthetic Movement whimsical decoration with fish in motion and in conversation with the viewer, it has a three-dimensional feel. Rea...
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Precious Minton peaches gold
silver hand painted Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
This magnificent porcelain plate signed by Minton, dated 1880, embodies the artistic refinement of the Aesthetic Movement. Finely hand-decorated, it features raised motifs of beautif...
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Amazing Pair of Mintons Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Covered Vases w/ Still Life
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Mintons Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Covered Vases with Still Life Scene Cartouches. Each vase is of compressed oval form with domed, detachable lids and circu...
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1880s English Louis XVI Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Minton Hand Painted Artist Signed Fish Service with Platter, 12 Plates and Gravy
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This a complete Minton fish service that is hand painted and Artist-signed consisting of 12 plates which measure 9.75" in diameter, a sauce tureen and unde...
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Mid-20th Century English Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce sleeping duck, Aesthetic Movement, 1878
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
Celadon-colored collector's plate featuring an illustration by Gustave Léonce, depicting a sleeping duck. The edges of the plate are scalloped with a woven effect border. Discover th...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with a duck, Aesthetic Movement, 1878
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
Celadon-colored collector's plate featuring an illustration by Gustave Léonce, depicting a little duck. The edges of the plate are scalloped with a woven effect border. Discover this...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Large Minton Secessionist No.3 Wall Charger
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Mintons Secessionist No.3 wall charger. Green and blue ground with black tube lining. Stylized flowers in a typical Art Nouveau design. 'MINTON' & '15' i...
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1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Pair of English Mintons Coral Ground Floral Motif Moon Flasks with Gilding
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of Louis XVI style 19th century English Mintons Coral ground floral painted moon flasks with 24k hand-painted decoration. Exceptional in q...
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19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
12 Minton Dinner Plates Hand-Painted Nautical Maritime Motif Signed J E Dean
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A fabulous and rare set of 12 Mintons artist signed dinner plates with hand painted borders, trimmed in acid etched gold. What makes these plates special is the subtle variation of n...
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1920s English Vintage Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Porcelain Plates Depicting Putto at Play by Minton, Dated 1881
By Minton
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A very decorative pair of porcelain plates depicting Putto at Play, by Minton.
English, dated 1881.
Impressed Marks for Minton and year Cypher for 1881.
Each plate is fine...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Minton serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Minton serveware, ceramics, silver and glass are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Minton serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Minton were created in the Victorian style in europe during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Wedgwood, Royal Worcester, and Elkington
Co.. Prices for Minton serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $75 and can go as high as $348,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,657.
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Questions About Minton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
- What is Minton Majolica?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Minton Majolica is a type of glazing process for pottery. Created at the Minton factory in London, Majolica is a low-temperature, colored lead glaze used on earthenware pottery. You’ll find a selection of antique Milton Majolica pieces from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Is Mintons china or porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022China and porcelain can be used interchangeably, however, china gets its name from the country of origin. Products from the mid 20th century from Mintons are often referred to as ‘Minton china’ or ‘Minton.’ Mintons produces a variety of products including china, stoneware and mosaics. Shop a wide range of Minton’s pottery on 1stDibs from top sellers.
- What are Minton tiles made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Minton tiles are made with clay. Liquid clay is poured into molded patterns, and because the color is infused into the liquid clay, the tile remains durable and resistant to fading for years to come. You can shop a range of Minton products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Minton still exist?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, sadly Minton no longer exists. It was acquired by the Wedgwood group, and is now retired. The buildings that produced Minton pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, England were demolished in the 1990s and 2000s. You can shop authentic Minton designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.