Tea service "Five o'clock" (England, late 19th century)

Lot: 2141

England, end of 19th century, porcelain, technical mark Minton.

The porcelain service is made with gilding and hand-painted floral pattern.

The Minton, founded in 1793, was the leading porcelain manufactory in Europe during the Victorian era. In addition to pottery and sculptures, the company was a renowned manufacturer of tiles and other architectural ceramics, performing work for both the Palace of Westminster in London and the Capitol in Washington.

Signature "3495" is the pattern number according to the Mintons catalog.

Considering the venerable age of the service, its condition can be assessed as excellent.

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The service includes: 6 pairs of tea, 6 dessert plates, a sugar bowl, a bowl for biscuits and a platter.

Weight 4,2 kg
Sugar bowl height 18 cm
Cookie vase height 9 cm, diameter 15.5 cm
Dish size 25x23 cm
Dessert plate diameter 17.5 cm
Cup height 7cm, diameter 7.5cm
Saucer diameter 14 cm

https://www.themintonarchive.org.uk/pattern-numbers-and-the-archive/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mintons
https://www.1stdibs.com/search/furniture/?creator=minton&currency=eur&material=porcelain&oq=minton&price=[1000 TO 100000]&q=minton&st=classified&sort=price-high

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