{"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":"USD","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","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/antique-minton-china-candlestick","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}