Soap dish
Minton's Ltd (Minton and Co.)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1860 - 1900
Materials
Earthenware
Measurements
25 mm (H)135 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
England
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Speke Hall, Merseyside
NT 1195593.2.1
Summary
One of a pair of soap dishes, part of toilet set, plain circular, perforations in stylised star motif to drainer, domed cover with ring handle. Moulded basket weave dec. and transfer printed border of peaches and prunus blossom on base, purple flowerheads flanked by turquoise lines on cover. Gilt lines.
Makers and roles
Minton's Ltd (Minton and Co.) , manufacturer