Minton Majolica Hand Holding Fish Vase, Bulrushes and Water Lilies, Dated 1868
Minton Majolica vase molded as a hand holding a fish, the base formed with water lilies, the reverse with impressed marks, 'MINTON,' date cypher for 1868, and impressed design number '1321,' which corresponds to the entry 'Vase, Flower, Hand Support' in the Minton Majolica Ornamental Shape Books in the Minton Archives.*
For thirty years, we have been among the world’s preeminent specialists in fine antique majolica.
Book Refernces:
1--Marilyn G. Karmason and Joan B. Stacke, MAJOLICA, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey. New York: Harry N. Abrams Publishers, Second Edition, 2002, p. 54 (illustrated).
2--*Joan Jones, "MINTON: The First Two Hundred Years of Design and Production." Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Minton Majolica vase molded as a hand holding a fish, the base formed with water lilies, the reverse with impressed marks, 'MINTON,' date cypher for 1868, and impressed design number '1321,' which corresponds to the entry 'Vase, Flower, Hand Support' in the Minton Majolica Ornamental Shape Books in the Minton Archives.*
For thirty years, we have been among the world’s preeminent specialists in fine antique majolica.
Book Refernces:
1--Marilyn G. Karmason and Joan B. Stacke, MAJOLICA, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey. New York: Harry N. Abrams Publishers, Second Edition, 2002, p. 54 (illustrated).
2--*Joan Jones, "MINTON: The First Two Hundred Years of Design and Production." Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
Minton Majolica vase molded as a hand holding a fish, the base formed with water lilies, the reverse with impressed marks, 'MINTON,' date cypher for 1868, and impressed design number '1321,' which corresponds to the entry 'Vase, Flower, Hand Support' in the Minton Majolica Ornamental Shape Books in the Minton Archives.*
For thirty years, we have been among the world’s preeminent specialists in fine antique majolica.
Book Refernces:
1--Marilyn G. Karmason and Joan B. Stacke, MAJOLICA, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey. New York: Harry N. Abrams Publishers, Second Edition, 2002, p. 54 (illustrated).
2--*Joan Jones, "MINTON: The First Two Hundred Years of Design and Production." Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, Appendix E, p. 351. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix E, pp. 343-377.
