Tureen
Minton's Ltd (Minton and Co.)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
Porcelain
Measurements
170 mm (H)295 mm (W)250 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
England
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Speke Hall, Merseyside
NT 1195539.1.2
Caption
When Richard Watt of Speke married Adelaide Hignett in 1856 he ordered a dinner service from the Minton pottery at Stoke-on-Trent. The Watt coat of arms decorates the lid of this tureen, which is handsomely bordered in blue and gold. The gilt edge was designed to help the dinner guest see the rim and handles more clearly in candlelight.
Summary
One of a set of four tureens and covers, part of dinner service. Circular tureen, shallow dish on wide low foot, two loop handles with foliate terminals, dome cover surmounted by foliate ring handle. Royal blue and gilt line borders. Watt coat of arms above motto 'VIGUEUR DE DESSUS' and greyhound to cover and interior.
Marks and inscriptions
VIGUEUR DE DESSUS
Makers and roles
Minton's Ltd (Minton and Co.) , manufacturer