Minton Majolica Lily Pad Teacup & Saucer

Victorian, circa 1872. 2.6ins high, 5.6ins wide, 5.6ins depth. Minton Majolica cup & saucer which features lily pads. Turquoise ground version. Colouration: turquoise, green, pink, are predominant.

The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery. English diamond registration mark for the date 05/04/1872. Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1872.

 

Condition

CONDITION: Cup: Good. KILN EFFECTS: glaze miss to handle;

notable crazing to the interior;

stilt marks with associated glaze chips to the underside.

RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched crack to rim.

Saucer: Good. No restoration. KILN EFFECTS: tiny glaze pop to interior;

fleck of stray coloured glaze to interior;

notable crazing;

kiln soot caught in the glaze.

 

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