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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A Minton limited edition figure of Merlin, from the Arthurian…

A Minton limited edition figure of Merlin, from the Arthurian legend, modelled as the magician with dragon afoot, on circular base, numbered 43 of 250, designed by John Ablitt, height 34 cm. With accompanying certificate and Minton box.

A Minton fine bone china and bronze 'The Sheikh' figure, height…

Minton Bone China and Bronze Figures

A Minton fine bone china and bronze 'The Sheikh' figure, height 25.5 cm together with 'The Sage', height 17.5 cm

Minton figurine, porcelain and bronze figurine of 'Cowslip'…

"Cowslip Fairy" Porcelain and Bronze Figurine by Eric Griffiths

Minton figurine, porcelain and bronze figurine of 'Cowslip' fairy designed by Eric Griffiths

Minton figurine, porcelain and bronze figurine of 'Meadow…

"Meadow Sweet" Porcelain and Bronze Figurine by Eric Griffiths

Minton figurine, porcelain and bronze figurine of 'Meadow Sweet' designed by Eric Griffiths

Minton figurine, porcelain and bronze figurine of 'The Sheikh'…

"The Sheikh" Porcelain and Bronze Figurine by Eric Griffiths

Minton figurine, porcelain and bronze figurine of 'The Sheikh' designed by Eric Griffiths

Minton figurine, porcelain and bronze figurine of Grecian…

Grecian Dancer: Minton Porcelain and Bronze Figurine

Minton figurine, porcelain and bronze figurine of Grecian dancer designed by Eric Griffiths

Minton figurine, 'Spellbound' bronze and porcelain figurine

"Spellbound" Bronze and Porcelain Figurine

Minton figurine, 'Spellbound' bronze and porcelain figurine

Minton figurine, porcelain and bronze figurine of 'Travellers…

"Traveller's Tales" Minton Porcelain and Bronze Figurine

Minton figurine, porcelain and bronze figurine of 'Travellers Tales' designed by Eric Griffiths

Antique Minton ceramic tankard embossed decoration to sides and…

Antique Minton Embossed Ceramic Tankard with Figure on Horseback

Antique Minton ceramic tankard embossed decoration to sides and handle, break to leg of figure on horseback, height 10 cm.

Good Mintons Cockatoo figure marked to base, small loss of…

Mintons Cockatoo Figure, 35cm Height

Good Mintons Cockatoo figure marked to base, small loss of paint to crest, height 35 cm.

Minton figure of King Arthur Limited Edition King Arthur…

Limited Edition King Arthur Minton Figure

Minton figure of King Arthur Limited Edition King Arthur holding the sterling silver sword aloft, sword hallmarked for Birmingham 1994, issued by Minton, from 'The Arthurian Legend,' collection, Limited Edition, #49/250, dated 1993/4, with Certificate and…

Minton china figurine peacock. Printed base mark Minton Founded…

Minton Peacock Figurine

Minton china figurine peacock. Printed base mark Minton Founded 1793 - made in England - 2001 Minton. Printed Minton in miniature - peacock 4. Circa 2001. Height 26 cm

Minton 'The Sheik figurine height 25 cm

Minton's 25cm 'The Sheik' Figurine

Minton 'The Sheik figurine height 25 cm

A Minton 'Sea Breezes' porcelain & bronze figure, height 24 cm

Minton 'Sea Breezes' Porcelain & Bronze Figure (24cm)

A Minton 'Sea Breezes' porcelain & bronze figure, height 24 cm

A Minton porcelain figurine of a girl with Poodle, # 1842,…

Minton Girl with Poodle Figurine, #1842 - 8cm

A Minton porcelain figurine of a girl with Poodle, # 1842, height 8 cm

Antique Mintons earthenware greyhound figure, applied ceramic…

Mintons Greyhound Figure from Dr. Giles Collection

Antique Mintons earthenware greyhound figure, applied ceramic mark to base. Height 16 cm, length 12 cm Provenance: The Dr. Margaret Giles Collection.

Mintons, a majolica figure of a sulphur crested cockatoo, circa…

Majolica Sulphur Crested Cockatoo Figure by Mintons

Mintons, a majolica figure of a sulphur crested cockatoo, circa 1890, stamped: Mintons England, 37 cm high

Mintons figure of a cockatoo on a branch

Cockatoo Perched on Branch: Mintons' Ceramic Figure

Mintons figure of a cockatoo on a branch

A Minton ceramic figure, of a cherub holding corn. Height 27 cm

Cherub with Corn Ceramic Figure by Minton

A Minton ceramic figure, of a cherub holding corn. Height 27 cm

A Minton limited edition figure, 'Arthur the Once & future…

Limited Edition Minton Figure: Arthur the Once & Future King

A Minton limited edition figure, 'Arthur the Once & future King' in bone china and sterling silver 1993, designed by John Ablitt. From the 'Arthurian Legend', number 52 from an edition of 250, a richly decorated figure of Arthur holding aloft the sword…

A Minton fine bone china figure, 'The Sheikh'. Height 26 cm

Minton's 'The Sheikh' Fine Bone China Figure - 26cm

A Minton fine bone china figure, 'The Sheikh'. Height 26 cm

Two Minton figurines being 'Travellers Tales' 17.5 cm high &…

Minton Figurines: Travelers and Fisherman

Two Minton figurines being 'Travellers Tales' 17.5 cm high & 'The Fisherman' 24 cm

Two Minton figurines 'The Sage' 17 cm high approx &…

Minton Sage and Spellbound Figurines

Two Minton figurines 'The Sage' 17 cm high approx & 'Spellbound' 12.5 cm high approx

Minton 'The Sheikh' figurine 25 cm high approx

25cm Minton Sheikh Figurine

Minton 'The Sheikh' figurine 25 cm high approx

Minton figurine 'The Fisherman', 25 cm high

Minton's 25cm 'The Fisherman' Figurine

Minton figurine 'The Fisherman', 25 cm high

Minton 'Travellers Tale' figurine height 18 cm approx

Minton's Travellers Tale Figurine - 18cm Height

Minton 'Travellers Tale' figurine height 18 cm approx

Two Minton figurines 'Grecian Dancer & Sea Breezers'…

Minton's Grecian Dancer and Sea Breezers Figurines

Two Minton figurines 'Grecian Dancer & Sea Breezers' Seabreezers and Grecian Dancers

Minton 19th century Majolica figure of putto carrying bulrushes,…

Majolica Putto with Bulrushes, 1867

Minton 19th century Majolica figure of putto carrying bulrushes, dated 1867. Height 27 cm

Minton 'The Sheikh' figurine, 25 cm high

Minton 'The Sheikh' Figurine - 25cm Height

Minton 'The Sheikh' figurine, 25 cm high

Group of eight Minton figures from the Bronze and Ivory…

Minton Bronze and Ivory Collection Figures by Eric Griffiths

Group of eight Minton figures from the Bronze and Ivory collection, designed by Eric Griffiths, comprising Fisherman, Sheik, Sage, Traveller's Tales, Sea Breezes, Spellbound and Grecian Dancer and Geisha (a/f).(a/f). Height 25.5 cm (8)

Possibly Minton figure modelled of Sir Walter Raleigh

Minton's Sir Walter Raleigh Figure

Possibly Minton figure modelled of Sir Walter Raleigh