Pair of pierced dessert plates with feathers and butterflies
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Datec.1871
MediumCream-coloured earthenware (creamware), overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (G96.3.24.1-2): 2.6 x 22.8 cm (1 x 9 in.)
MarkingsImpressed "MINTON", "BB" and a year cipher for 1871, black transfer-printed registration mark for April 18, 1870, and backstamp of a ribbon flower and bird, "W.S. Coleman INV.+ & Del.+/MINTON + Co. Manuf.t", No 17 in iron red.
DescriptionDish with scalloped reticulated rims with moulded ozier border "wicker pierced", transfer-printed in black, one with peacock feather and the other with scattered butterflies and moths, with polychrome enamel details.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG96.3.24.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English EarthenwareStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Brantford Pottery
C. 1860
Object number: G15.4.2
Artist / Maker: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1796-1799
Object number: G19.10.6.1-4
