4 Rare Antique Minton Dinner Plates w Embossed, Gilded Grid Border and Green Jeweling, Circa 1920s

Offered is a rare neoclassical Minton china set featuring four dinner plates.

The plate's striking feature focuses on an unusual grid design in embossed gilt and is accented with embossed green beading on creamy white ground.

This design gives the plates a modern contemporary vibe and a timeless quality.

They could work beautifully in a more masculine setting.

They would be a great gift for an engineer or an architect!


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

CONDITION:
The plates are in great condition with no chips or cracks.
One plate shows a tiny area of crazing.
Hand washes for the best care.

DIMENSIONS:
The plates measure 10 inches in diameter.

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

Perfect for an intimate gathering.





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