Oyster stand
Minton's Ltd (Minton and Co.)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1870 - 1900
Materials
earthenware
Measurements
100 mm (H); 400 mm (W)
Place of origin
Stoke-on-Trent
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 285824.1
Summary
One of a pair of Minton oyster stands. Majolica ware, dark green in colour with a dozen oyster shaped white holders around a floral centre, seaweed between each oyster holder. The circular base is moulded with a row of yellow seashells. Impressed marks, late 19th century.
Marks and inscriptions
maker's mark (impressed)
Makers and roles
Minton's Ltd (Minton and Co.) , manufacturer