Minton Saucer, c.1845 and Platinum Reflect Teacup outletg fun and fascinating guide to

fun and fascinating guide to one of the cocktail world’s most enduring classics

this Chinoiserie design features delicately outlined Hibiscus flowers and a border of fashionable Chinese keys

By refining the proportions to a steeper profile and a smaller diameter

whilst makers were known for their experimentation that sometimes resulted in technically imperfect results

Minton Saucer, c.1845 and Platinum Reflect Teacup outletg fun and fascinating guide toThis striking, Japanese inspired pattern has vines of elegant disc shaped flowers emanating from a central tureen is typical of the Minton style in the mid 19th Century. This is a beautiful and eye catching pattern which is just as relevant today as it was c. 180 years ago when it was made. Minton, one of the most highly regarded bone china manufacturers in the world, became well known for their use of elegant patterns, mostly in blue white and gold.