Minton Majolica Birds Of Paradise Jardiniere

Victorian, circa 1873. 12.6ins high, 14.6ins wide, 13ins depth. Minton Majolica jardinière which features birds of paradise and flowers amongst blossoming prunus.

Minton blue ground version.

Colouration: Minton-blue, ochre, puce, are predominant.

The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery. Bears a pattern number, '1679'. Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1873.

Book reference ,'The Dictionary of Minton' by Paul Atterbury and Maureen Batkin, page 329, figure 2.

Condition

CONDITION: Generally Good.

Shallow chip to rim.

Some wear to interior.

KILN EFFECTS: tiny glaze pops to the ground;

glaze run to the blue glaze.

RESTORATION. Filled chips all around the foot (foot possibly rebuilt).

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