29Pc Antique Minton China Set Family Heirloom w Rare Enameled Turquoise Ribbons Hand Painted Floral Swags Wedding Gift for Bride

Antique Minton china set
12 dinner plates, one large platter, 8 cream soup bowls, and 8 saucers.
Ivanhoe Pattern with rare turquoise ribbons
Hand-painted floral swags of yellow and purple flowers with green leaves.
The craftsmanship is top-notch
The porcelain is dense and heavy
The set was manufactured between 1891 and 1932.
There is a Minton mark to indicate their authenticity.

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 set is in excellent antique condition
Minimal scratches and no chips, cracks, or crazing
Any set this delicate and old 100+ years will have acquired some minor imperfections.
Please ask questions about any specific concerns before your purchase.
Hand washes for the best care. No microwave.
DIMENSIONS:
12 dinner plates measure 10 1/4 inches in diameter.
1 large platter 12 X 14 3/4 inches
8 cream soup bowls 5 5/8 inches handle to handle, 4 inches in diameter, and 2 inches tall
8 saucers 5 1/2 inches in diameter.

FINAL COMMENTS:
This is a pretty set suggesting a feminine air
A casual or formal setting can be considered.
Wedding gift for bride.


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