Is Minton china valuable?

One of the most iconic names in the history of English pottery, Minton porcelain and china pieces are highly collectable and desirable to have in your home. The company has continued producing china and porcelain into the 21st Century.

What is the history of Minton china?

The firm began in 1793 when Thomas Minton (1765–1836) founded his pottery factory in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England as “Thomas Minton and Sons”, producing earthenware. He formed a partnership, Minton & Poulson, c. 1796, with Joseph Poulson who made bone china from c. 1798 in his new near-by china pottery.

Is Minton china porcelain?

Minton ware, cream-coloured and blue-printed earthenware maiolica, bone china, and Parian porcelain produced at a factory founded in 1793 in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, Eng., by Thomas Minton, who popularized the famous so-called Willow pattern.

When was the first Minton made in England?

England added from 1891. Made in England appears from c1902. New version of standard Minton print mark with different crown and the globe now within laurel leaves. Earlier versions with ENGLAND below. Modern Minton mark intoduced in 1951. This example showing various pattern details and including the designers signature.

When did Minton start to use impressed marks?

c1862 onwards – Impressed marks – MINTON used from 1862 then MINTONS from 1871 onwards. Both marks used with impressed year cyphers – see table below. This example December 1877. c1862 onwards – Example Minton impressed marks showing full set of three marks – month letter O for October, illegible potters mark and year cypher for 1875.

Where did the Minton on the globe come from?

Found on piece signed 1876. Standard print mark of a globe with Minton in central band. MINTONS Standard print mark with crown added. England added from 1891. Made in England appears from c1902. New version of standard Minton print mark with different crown and the globe now within laurel leaves.

What are the pattern numbers on Minton porcelain?

Before 1805 pattern number is preceded by No., after 1805 pattern number is on its own. Rare pseudo Dresden crossed swords mark in underglaze blue on floral encrusted porcelain, which is sometimes confused with Coalport porcelain. Minton and Boyle Period mark.