13 Vintage Mintons England Bread Plare H4905 Tiffany & Co NY Somerset Green Gold
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:1099912 | Object Type: Bread Plate |
13 Vintage Mintons England Bread Plare H4905 Tiffany & Co NY Somerset Green & Gold. Features gold on mint green background colors. Each measures 6 1/4” wide. Have the Minton England mark with Tiffany & Co backstamp on all. All 13 are in fine condition - see my many photos. The felt divider scratch protectors are marked Tiffany as well. This pattern is called Somerset Green H4905 with magnificent gold decorations. Part of a huge set we acquired recently, we are listin...g others matching pieces tonight.
Somerset Greenby MINTONDescription: Green Ribbed Fluted Edges with White CenterPattern Number: H4905Pattern: Somerset Green by MintonStatus: Discontinued. Actual: 1944 - 1970
Mintons was a major company in Staffordshire pottery, "Europe's leading ceramic factory during the Victorian era", an independent business from 1793 to 1968. It was a leader in ceramic design, working in a number of different ceramic bodies, decorative techniques, and "a glorious pot-pourri of styles - Rococo shapes with Oriental motifs, Classical shapes with Medieval designs and Art Nouveau borders were among the many wonderful concoctions". As well as pottery vessels and sculptures, the firm was a leading manufacturer of tiles and other architectural ceramics, producing work for both the Houses of Parliament and United States Capitol.The family continued to control the business until the mid-20th century. Mintons had the usual Staffordshire variety of company and trading names over the years, and the products of all periods are generally referred to as either "Minton", as in "Minton china", or "Mintons", the mark used on many. Mintons Ltd was the company name from 1879 onwards.
Somerset Greenby MINTONDescription: Green Ribbed Fluted Edges with White CenterPattern Number: H4905Pattern: Somerset Green by MintonStatus: Discontinued. Actual: 1944 - 1970
Mintons was a major company in Staffordshire pottery, "Europe's leading ceramic factory during the Victorian era", an independent business from 1793 to 1968. It was a leader in ceramic design, working in a number of different ceramic bodies, decorative techniques, and "a glorious pot-pourri of styles - Rococo shapes with Oriental motifs, Classical shapes with Medieval designs and Art Nouveau borders were among the many wonderful concoctions". As well as pottery vessels and sculptures, the firm was a leading manufacturer of tiles and other architectural ceramics, producing work for both the Houses of Parliament and United States Capitol.The family continued to control the business until the mid-20th century. Mintons had the usual Staffordshire variety of company and trading names over the years, and the products of all periods are generally referred to as either "Minton", as in "Minton china", or "Mintons", the mark used on many. Mintons Ltd was the company name from 1879 onwards.
