Minton, Large Porcelain Cup And Basket With Three Graces 19th Century

An old large openwork bowl on a pedestal, three graces around a palm tree supporting an openwork basket In white English porcelain signed Minton, mark on the base Period: 19th Century Note, cooking cracks (visible in photo). Underglaze cracks occur when porcelain that is not yet fully fired shrinks during firing following a temperature variation. They are, however, filled entirely or on the surface by the roof; we can therefore easily differentiate them from a crack resulting from an impact, because they are smooth to the touch. They are mainly found on old ceramics and are considered defects but not serious Also a slight chip under the base of the basket The three elements are joined by a metal rod (the cup will be dismantled for shipping) Dimensions: height 52 cm, diameter 31.5 cm Minton is a former British ceramic and porcelain manufacturer founded in 1793 in Staffordshire, independent until 1968 and whose brand disappeared in 2005. Under the Victorian era, Minton Ltd supplied numerous international institutions. Its 19th century productions, combining different styles, are particularly sought after by collectors. The French 18th century also inspired Minton, starting in the 1840s: the Sèvres factory, via its director Alexandre Brongniart, authorized Minton to copy certain models.