7Pc Rare19th Century Minton China Set w Double Turquoise Bands, Gilded Crown Crest on 2 Platters, 5 Dessert Plates, 19th Century

Offered is a stunning antique Minton dinnerware set with 5 smaller-sized dinner plates and 2 platters featuring double turquoise "celestial blue" bands.
The turquoise bands surround a thin pink line accented with a garland of gilding.
There is extensive use of gilt accents.
A rare armorial crown is also featured in the center of the two platters.
These platters were retailed at Thomas Goode of London and are marked Minton's China.
The plates in the matching pattern are unsigned.
Family Heirloom
Circa 19th century.



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:
Both platters are in excellent antique condition, with the larger one showing a little fading on the crown medallion.
Two of the dinner plates show some fading.
No chips, cracks, or crazing.
Hand washes for the best care.

DIMENSIONS:
Five plates 9 1/4 inches in diameter
Platter A. 8 X 10 7/8 inches in diameter
Platter B. 9 1/2 X 13 1/4 inches in diameter

FINAL COMMENTS:
A formal setting can be considered.

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