{"title":"Minton \/ Mintons Porcelain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinton\/ Mintons\u003c\/b\u003e was a major ceramic manufacturer in Staffordshire. Founded in 1793 by Thomas Minton and Joseph Poulson. The company is famous as a leader in ceramic design. Royal Doulton bought the company in 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMintons China is highly collectible and commands high prices; especially for Victorian pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-minton-china-candlestick","title":"Antique Minton China Candlestick","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"normal break-word mb-xs-2\" data-buy-box-listing-title=\"\" data-listing-id=\"721718692\"\u003eAntique Minton China Candlestick\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an absolutely beautiful Antique Minton China Candlestick dating to about 1903. Gracefully gilded and delicately decorated with small pink roses around the sides accented with green leaves around the base and stem. A gorgeous collector’s piece, which would make the perfect accessory for the dressing\/vanity table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn very good displayed condition with no chips, cracks or restoration. The candlestick is discoloured inside the holder and there is slight loss of gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Diameter: 9.9 (4″) cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop external diameter: 5.6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal diameter: approx. 2.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 17.7cm (7″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful piece was made by the UK Staffordshire pottery, Mintons, whom are famous for the fabulous quality of their pieces and were a world leader in ceramic design. Most items are highly collectible and command very high prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have no idea if it has a pattern name as I have been unable to trace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack Marks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is back marked with the Mintons globe backstamp dating to 1891 to 1902. There are also painted back stamps: 98115 3 and % (dates to ~1903).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design was registered in 1888 and made for sale by Hamilton and Clarke Co. Pittsburgh, USA. I haven’t been able to find any information on Hamilton \u0026amp; Clarke but I assume it was a department store or jewellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare survivor in such good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-antique-pottery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage\/antique pottery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Minton \/ Mintons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37429055651989,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC05312_1_8ef5c0aa-cc03-4c5c-868b-4caea6d14551.jpg?v=1739878519"},{"product_id":"1972-minton-john-player-sons-horizon-centenary-cigarette-jar-with-lid","title":"1972 Minton John Player \u0026 Sons Horizon Cigarette Jar With Lid","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1972 Minton John Player \u0026amp; Sons Horizon Cigarette Jar With Lid\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely souvenir is a vintage pottery 1972 Minton John Player \u0026amp; Sons \u003cem\u003eHorizon\u003c\/em\u003e Cigarette Jar With Lid, which commemorates the opening of the John Players \u0026amp; Sons' Horizon factory in Nottingham in 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lidded jar is white with the Horizon symbol repeated in gold around the rim. In good condition, however, there is a barely visible hairline crack underneath the lid. It still displays well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Diameter: 8cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight (with lid): 12.7cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Minton, after it had merged with Royal Doulton tableware Ltd, each Horizon employee received a jar in recognition of the occasion. Unfortunately, unlike the jar, the actual Horizon factory, the last cigarette factory in England, has not stood the test of time. It is now closed and is ear marked for demolition...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following links for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/tobacciana\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etobacciana\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/collectibles-souvenir-commemorative-advertising-merchandising\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esouvenirs.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minton \/ Mintons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43102881906945,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/1972_Minton_John_Player_Sons_Horizon_Cigarette_Jar_With_Lid.jpg?v=1739877947"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/collections\/DSC05315.jpg?v=1755017964","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/collections\/vintage-antique-pottery-minton-mintons.oembed","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}