6 Stunning Antique Minton Teacup Sets w Matching Saucers, Rare Red Seaweed Pattern, Gilded Rims, Christmas Tale, Circa 1891

Offered are 6 stunning antique Minton teacup sets.
They are in the rare red seaweed pattern attributed to the Aesthetic movement.
They were manufactured around 1891.
Matching dinner plates have been sold.
It took some time for anything close to a usable set to become available.

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 production of bone china; this early Minton is regarded as comparable to French Sevres.

CONDITION:
The set is generally in excellent condition.
One saucer is broken and glued.
Hand Wash for the best care.

DIMENSIONS:
The teacups measure 3 1/8 inches in diameter.
2 1/8 inches tall
The saucers measure 5 3/8 inches in diameter.

FINAL COMMENTS:
A casual or formal setting can be considered.



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