Fig. 259.—Minton’s Productions.
Figs. 260 to 264.—Minton’s Productions.
The marks used by Messrs. Minton from time to time are the name “MINTON” impressed on the body of the ware; the names “MINTON,” “MINTON & BOYLE,” “MINTON & CO.,” etc., printed on the surface; and an imitation of the Sèvres double L, with the initial M added. This latter mark, of which two examples are given on Figs. [255 and 256], is pencilled in blue on the ware; it occurs on fine porcelain tea services, richly painted and gilt, and of remarkably good, and sometimes very elaborate, design. Sometimes also the letter M alone (Fig. [221]) occurs. Of late years, too, an ermine spot (Fig. [222]) in gold or colours has occasionally been used.
Fig. 265.
The name MINTON impressed, or “stamped,” in the body of the ware, was not used until 1861, so that this will be a guide to possessors in appropriating examples.
Figs. 266 to 270.