12 Antique Pink Minton Dinner Plates, Molded Border w Floral Garland, Retailer Tiffany and Co , Circa 1920s

Offered is a rare antique Minton china set.

It features 12 dinner plates imported by Tiffany and Company circa 1920.

They are skillfully decorated in a pink topographical transfer pattern in the center and pink rose garlands along the molded border.

There are four different transfer patterns of castles in the center.

The design is completed with a scalloped gilt edge.



HISTORY:
Thomas Minton (1765-1836)

Thomas Minton moved to Stoke, England, in 1793 and opened his newly built factory in 1796--
He went on to become Spode's nearest rival.

The Minton factory was the most popular supply source in the 19th century of dinnerware made to order for embassies and heads of state. the name continues to the present day as part of the Waterford,
Wedgwood and Royal Doulton Group.
In the 1820s, Thomas Minton started producing bone china; this early Minton is regarded as comparable to French Sevres.

CONDITION:
The plates are in excellent antique condition, with one plate showing two tiny stains (see photos)
This issue does not take away from the beauty of this set when considered in its entirety.
Hand Wash for the best care.

DIMENSIONS:
The plates measure 10 1/4 inches in diameter.

FINAL COMMENTS:

A formal setting can be considered.




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