Rare Antique Minton Porcelain Deep Saucer – Chinoiserie Vase Pattern 8-193 (c. 1830s)
- Regular price
- £45.00
- Sale price
- £45.00
- Regular price
Rare Antique Minton Porcelain Deep Saucer – Chinoiserie Vase Pattern 8-193 (c. 1830s)
Listing Description
Overview
A rare and striking 19th-century English porcelain deep saucer manufactured by the prestigious Minton factory. Hand-decorated with vibrant polychrome enamels, this piece features a traditional Chinese 'Precious Objects' and Chinoiserie central vase motif, framed by a turquoise key-fret ring and a rich pink lattice border with gilded rim detailing.
Item Details & Markings
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Manufacturer: Minton Porcelain (Staffordshire, England)
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Backstamp: Stamped with the early purple wreath mark reading "English Porcelain MINTON"
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Pattern / Model Number: Hand-painted pattern mark 8-193 on the reverse
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Design Motif: Chinoiserie Vase with Chinese auspicious symbols/emblems
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Dimensions:
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Diameter: 14 cm (~5.5 in)
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Depth: 3 cm (~1.2 in) (Deep curved bowl profile)
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Condition Report
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Overall Presentation: The hand-painted enamels, turquoise scrollwork, and gilded rim remain remarkably vivid with minimal wear to the face.
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Structural Note: Please review photographs closely. There is a fine hairline crack running through the left side of the central vase on the front. On the reverse, this manifests as a faint three-way line extending across the base mark.
Key Highlights for Buyers
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Early 19th-century Minton production showing classical Far-Eastern decorative influence.
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Ideal for serious collectors of early English porcelain, Minton study pieces, or display settings.