Cake plate
Minton's Ltd (Minton and Co.)
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ceramic
Measurements
122 mm (H); 231 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
Stoke-on-Trent
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25846.3.3
Summary
One of three white ceramic Minton cake stands having decorative pierced lattice work alternating with three plain cartouches surrounded by leaf forms around the rim. The foot is round with a fluted edge and lattice and leaf design in relief. The stand tapers towards top and there is a circular collar form beneath the plate. Stamped on the base along with other indistinct marks; MINTON. Crack around neck of base, across one corner of plate and from edge of lattice towards centre.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Minton's Ltd (Minton and Co.) , manufacturer