Cup
Minton's Ltd (Minton and Co.)
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ceramic
Measurements
47 mm (H); 111 mm (Dia); 93 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
Oxford Street
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25855.1.2
Summary
One of three shallow, white ceramic cups, rimmed with gold and decorated on outside with blue arrowheads with two gold dots. Lower part of cup has raised pimple effect, gold band and dots around base. Maker's and retailer's details in green incorporating a globe and wreath of flowers reads; MINTON / MAKERS / MORTLOCKS / OXFORD STREET. A further pattern mark in blue reads; 95971. Two cracks, each with two staples. Cracked vertically on bowl.
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 Mortlock , retailer