Mintons Ltd. was a prominent British ceramic manufacturer that was established in Stoke-on-Trent, England, in 1793 by Thomas Minton and was an independent business from 1793 to 1968. The company quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality ceramics, and in 1849, it was appointed the official pottery supplier to the Queen.

One of Mintons' most notable contributions to the ceramic industry was the development of a new type of ceramic body, known as "Parian ware," in the mid-19th century. Parian ware was a white, unglazed porcelain that was named after Paros, the Greek island renowned for its fine-textured, white Parian marble, used since antiquity for sculpture. Minton's parian ware was designed to resemble marble, and was used to create a variety of decorative objects, including busts, figurines, and vases.

Mintons also became known for its innovative and high-quality designs, which often featured intricate more...

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Attributed Christopher Dresser, a very large Minton Aesthetic…

Attributed Christopher Dresser, a very large Minton Aesthetic movement 'Aquatic Life' jardiniere. Shape no. 215 with date cypher for 1878. Lacking feet, star crack to base, height 40 cm W54 cm, across handles). Reference: Met Museum, online) accession no.…

A fine pair of Minton shell form jardinieres, 1850-1870 period,…

A fine pair of Minton shell form jardinieres, 1850-1870 period, rococo revival pots decorated with floral and fancy bird medallions on a pink ground, enclosed by gold embellished emerald bands, and gilt garlands, raised on elaborate scrolling acanthus…

A Mintons Secessionist porcelain jardiniere, late 19th century,…

A Mintons Secessionist porcelain jardiniere, late 19th century, impressed mark to base, height 26 cm, diameter 29 cm

Large Minton style Majolica jardiniere, depicting a playful cat…

Whimsical Cat Majolica Jardiniere: Playful Cushion Holder, 38cm Wide

Large Minton style Majolica jardiniere, depicting a playful cat lying on a cushion holding the jardiniere, 38 cm wide

Mintons Aesthetic movement footed jardiniere, of deep…

Minton Aesthetic Movement Footed Jardiniere: Floral and Bird Design

Mintons Aesthetic movement footed jardiniere, of deep cylindrical form, decorated with reserves of flowers, foliage and birds, in wonderful tones of gilt, pink, blue, olive green and blue, the whole raised on scrolled feet, a/f, height 24 cm

Mintons Secessionist porcelain jardiniere, late 19th century,…

Mintons Secessionist Porcelain Jardiniere

Mintons Secessionist porcelain jardiniere, late 19th century, impressed mark to base, 15 cm high, 20 cm diameter

A Minton Aesthetic Ware jardiniere, designed by Christopher…

Christopher Dresser Minton Jardiniere

A Minton Aesthetic Ware jardiniere, designed by Christopher Dresser, 19th century, of compressed form with twin handles, raised on three scroll feet. 19 cm high, 32 cm wide, 23 cm deep

Victorian Minton majolica jardiniere dual mask head handles, to…

Victorian Cobalt Blue Minton Majolica Jardiniere with Mask Handles

Victorian Minton majolica jardiniere dual mask head handles, to cobalt blue bowl, circa 1880, height 21 cm

Minton Majolica Carrier Belleuse design jardiniere, of two…

Majolica Bacchus Jardiniere by Carrier Belleuse

Minton Majolica Carrier Belleuse design jardiniere, of two handled campana form moulded with two figures of Bacchus impressed mark (head of one figure chipped, hairline crack to shoulder of other)

Minton style Majolica jardiniere and stand basket weave…

Majolica Heron Jardiniere and Stand

Minton style Majolica jardiniere and stand basket weave jardiniere, the stand formed as a heron amongst foliage

Minton porcelain Majolica jardiniere, of thistle form,…

Thistle Jardiniere with Fauns and Goats Decoration

Minton porcelain Majolica jardiniere, of thistle form, decorated with scene of fauns and goats, above lower lobed body, flanked by mask handles, on a circular foot, in tones of pink, blue and green, height 25 cm

A Mintons Seccessionist small jardiniere, tubelined stylised…

Minton Secessionist Floral Jardiniere

A Mintons Seccessionist small jardiniere, tubelined stylised floral and leaf designs, printed and impressed marks to base including 'No. 47'. Height 9.5 cm

Rare antique Minton majolica large jardiniere, with leaf capped…

Antique Minton Majolica Jardiniere with Putti and Flowers

Rare antique Minton majolica large jardiniere, with leaf capped ends, central C scroll cartouches with putti at play with garlands of flowers. Impressed Minton, 28 cm high, 56 cm wide, 40 cm deep

Rare antique Minton majolica large jardiniere, with leaf capped…

Antique Minton Majolica Jardiniere with Putti and Garlands

Rare antique Minton majolica large jardiniere, with leaf capped ends, central C scroll cartouches with putti at play with garlands of flowers. Impressed Minton, approx 28 cm high, 56 cm wide, 40 cm deep

An impressive English Minton jardiniere on pedestal. The…

English Minton Jardiniere on Pedestal with Chip

An impressive English Minton jardiniere on pedestal. The jardiniere having substantial chip to rim. 120 cm high

An English painted and gilded jardiniere, probably Minton, 19…

Gilded English Jardiniere, 19th Century

An English painted and gilded jardiniere, probably Minton, 19 th century;23 cm high, 21 cm diameter

Minton Majolica rams head decorated jardiniere with under plate…

Majolica Rams Head Jardiniere with Under Plate

Minton Majolica rams head decorated jardiniere with under plate having a tapered body decorated in relief with floral & fruit swags on a spirally fluted turquoise ground, the top edge with an egg & dart pattern in blue, yellow gold & white, the bottom…

Minton Majolica cobalt blue glazed jardiniere on a cobalt blue…

Cobalt Blue Lion Head Jardiniere by Minton Majolica

Minton Majolica cobalt blue glazed jardiniere on a cobalt blue ground decorated with six lion heads, each over a claw foot base.

Mintons oversized Majolica footed jardiniere with bright…

Oversized Majolica Jardiniere with Goat Head Handles & Cherubs

Mintons oversized Majolica footed jardiniere with bright colourful detail having two applied goat head handles, four cherubs support base & various fruit, model no 990, date mark 1877, designed by Albert Ernest carrier-Belleuse. Condition fair, some…

Mintons Ltd Majolica jardiniere on stand. Mintons Ltd Majolica…

Mintons Majolica Jardiniere on Stand, Floral Design, 103cm

Mintons Ltd Majolica jardiniere on stand. Mintons Ltd Majolica Jardiniere on stand the tulip form jardiniere resting on a tapered & splayed column stand, tubeline decorated in green, aqua, & yellow glazes, displaying stylised floral designs. Condition…

Minton, pair of early porcelain lidded jardinieres in Sevres…

Sevres-style Jardinieres with Rose du Barry Grounds and Birds

Minton, pair of early porcelain lidded jardinieres in Sevres style, with rose du Barry grounds, gilt inlay, depicting birds, approx 22 cm high, 35 cm wide (2)

A majolica jardiniere on stand attributed Minton, circa 1880…

Minton Majolica Jardiniere on Stand, 1880

A majolica jardiniere on stand attributed Minton, circa 1880 the pedestal of bulbous form with moulded blue flowers and green foliage on a yellow ground with conforming jardiniere. 95 cm high.