Rare Minton Ironstone Flow Blue Willow Pattern Serving/Mixing Bowl
This beautiful Mason bowl is a fantastic example of high quality English Ironstone china and is a rare example. Produced by Minton in their famous Willow pattern, it features a luscious 'flow blue' Chinoiserie design to its exterior.
A must for any lover of 'blue & white', its rich pattern is set against a blue tinged ironstone ground and we fell it is as functional now, as the day it was produced. Perfect used as a stylish mixing or serving bowl or for a farmhouse dresser display.
Key Points:
• A large flow blue mixing/serving bowl
• Large size, with deep sides and very heavyweight
• Stunning flow blue willow pattern
• A RARE example, by Minton, Stoke-on-Trent
• Fully marked to base as below
History:
Synonymous with high quality wares, the Minton factory was founded in Stoke-on-Trent, in 1796 by Thomas Minton. He made Minton 'wares' famous for their cream-coloured and blue-printed earthenware, majolica and bone china. His factory was unmatched in the Victorian period for its "art" porcelains and he also made popular the famous 'Willow' pattern.
Year of manufacture:
1891 - 1902
Pattern:
Willow
Origin:
England
Marks:
It is fully marked to its base with their printed globe and crown MINTONS transfer stamp, England.
Approximate Measurements:
W: 24.5cm Diameter at rim (9.65")
H: 11cm (4.33")
Condition:
A beautiful bowl in excellent antique condition for its age and free of major wear, chips or damage throughout. Its interior shows signs of use with utensil marks and a little historic surface discolouration from this but is most useable and these do not detract from its appeal or display value in any way. Please refer to interior photographs for clarity.
Postage & Packaging:
As per our brand ethos, your item will be very carefully and securely shipped, wrapped with the utmost care in sustainable recycled and recyclable packaging.
This beautiful Mason bowl is a fantastic example of high quality English Ironstone china and is a rare example. Produced by Minton in their famous Willow pattern, it features a luscious 'flow blue' Chinoiserie design to its exterior.
A must for any lover of 'blue & white', its rich pattern is set against a blue tinged ironstone ground and we fell it is as functional now, as the day it was produced. Perfect used as a stylish mixing or serving bowl or for a farmhouse dresser display.
Key Points:
• A large flow blue mixing/serving bowl
• Large size, with deep sides and very heavyweight
• Stunning flow blue willow pattern
• A RARE example, by Minton, Stoke-on-Trent
• Fully marked to base as below
History:
Synonymous with high quality wares, the Minton factory was founded in Stoke-on-Trent, in 1796 by Thomas Minton. He made Minton 'wares' famous for their cream-coloured and blue-printed earthenware, majolica and bone china. His factory was unmatched in the Victorian period for its "art" porcelains and he also made popular the famous 'Willow' pattern.
Year of manufacture:
1891 - 1902
Pattern:
Willow
Origin:
England
Marks:
It is fully marked to its base with their printed globe and crown MINTONS transfer stamp, England.
Approximate Measurements:
W: 24.5cm Diameter at rim (9.65")
H: 11cm (4.33")
Condition:
A beautiful bowl in excellent antique condition for its age and free of major wear, chips or damage throughout. Its interior shows signs of use with utensil marks and a little historic surface discolouration from this but is most useable and these do not detract from its appeal or display value in any way. Please refer to interior photographs for clarity.
Postage & Packaging:
As per our brand ethos, your item will be very carefully and securely shipped, wrapped with the utmost care in sustainable recycled and recyclable packaging.
This beautiful Mason bowl is a fantastic example of high quality English Ironstone china and is a rare example. Produced by Minton in their famous Willow pattern, it features a luscious 'flow blue' Chinoiserie design to its exterior.
A must for any lover of 'blue & white', its rich pattern is set against a blue tinged ironstone ground and we fell it is as functional now, as the day it was produced. Perfect used as a stylish mixing or serving bowl or for a farmhouse dresser display.
Key Points:
• A large flow blue mixing/serving bowl
• Large size, with deep sides and very heavyweight
• Stunning flow blue willow pattern
• A RARE example, by Minton, Stoke-on-Trent
• Fully marked to base as below
History:
Synonymous with high quality wares, the Minton factory was founded in Stoke-on-Trent, in 1796 by Thomas Minton. He made Minton 'wares' famous for their cream-coloured and blue-printed earthenware, majolica and bone china. His factory was unmatched in the Victorian period for its "art" porcelains and he also made popular the famous 'Willow' pattern.
Year of manufacture:
1891 - 1902
Pattern:
Willow
Origin:
England
Marks:
It is fully marked to its base with their printed globe and crown MINTONS transfer stamp, England.
Approximate Measurements:
W: 24.5cm Diameter at rim (9.65")
H: 11cm (4.33")
Condition:
A beautiful bowl in excellent antique condition for its age and free of major wear, chips or damage throughout. Its interior shows signs of use with utensil marks and a little historic surface discolouration from this but is most useable and these do not detract from its appeal or display value in any way. Please refer to interior photographs for clarity.
Postage & Packaging:
As per our brand ethos, your item will be very carefully and securely shipped, wrapped with the utmost care in sustainable recycled and recyclable packaging.
