Creamer and sugar bowl
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Datec.1910
MediumBone china, and enamel.
DimensionsOverall (G91.1.124.2): 8 x 6.7 x 14.5 cm (3 1/8 x 2 5/8 x 5 11/16 in.)
Overall (G91.3.124.1): 4 7/8 x 2 x 3 9/16 in. (12.4 x 5.1 x 9.1 cm)
MarkingsImpressed "MINTONS" and cipher mark for 1910; printed globe mark and "BIRKS" , pattern number 3934 painted in orange.
DescriptionCreamer is helmet shape, open sugar bowl is based on a silver shape. Both have high loop handles, Chinoiserie style decoration, and puce transfer printed outline. They are overpainted in red, pink, blue, green and yellow enamels, with brown rims and foot ring.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG91.3.124.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1890-1910
Object number: G91.3.122.1-2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1930
Object number: G91.3.130.1-2