centerpiece
manufacturer: Minton & Co. (English, estab. 1793); after: Christopher Dresser (b.1834, d.1904);
circa 1860-circa 1870
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Description
centrepiece, two putti carrying an urn, on square base, turquoise blue and white. Vase shape shows both Egyptian and Japanese influence. Typical of Minton's output in the 1860s and 1870s when the firm became increasingly interested in producing wares in an 'exotic' style, in keeping with public enthusiasm for the decorative motifs of the 'orient'. the designer Christopher Dresser, who designed vase shapes like this, exerted great influence on Minton wares at this time. Dresser began supplying Minton with designs for tablewares and ornamental pieces in the late 1860s and many of these made it into production.
Maker and role
manufacturer: Minton & Co. (English, estab. 1793)
after: Christopher Dresser (b.1834, d.1904)
after: Christopher Dresser (b.1834, d.1904)
Production place
Stoke-on-Trent, England
Production date
circa 1860-circa 1870
Media description
Bone china, enamel [bleu-celeste]
Measurements
328 x 350 x (mid circ.) 536
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A0464
TJC reference number
596
