posted on January 4, 2004 06:35:48 AM new
I'm googled out. Maybe someone here recognizes this Minton pattern? It's pattern number B520 (didn't find it in replacements.com) with three dots underneath, which I believe dates the pattern to 1851. The mark on the back is the 1873-1912 mark. Since it is missing the word England that was added in 1891, I'm dating the saucer/bowl to 1873-1891. Got that part down. Now I just need to find the pattern name. Since I cannot find a matching cup anywhere, I'm just going to sell the thing. I love how they mimicked the oriental look by adding the rusty brown border. Also, would this be majolica or not? Thanks all!
posted on January 4, 2004 07:23:10 AM new
Cheryl, it probably doesn't have a pattern name. Most Minton patterns don't, only the well-known ones. My china pattern is Minton Rose and some of my pieces date from the same period. I bought a service for 8 in a local antique store and have been adding to it from purchases on eBay.
It is bone china, not majolica. Majolica is tin-glazed earthenware.
posted on January 4, 2004 07:29:13 AM new
Thanks, fluffy. Sure wish I could find the cup. I originally bought it because my collection is all oriental. However, since it's English and not Japanese or Chinese I've decided parting with it won't hurt. I'll bet the entire set was gorgeous!
posted on January 4, 2004 08:04:07 AM new
Fluffy, that's a beautiful pattern! My set is just plain - Snow White Regency by Johnson Brothers. A dear elderly friend of mine moved into an assisted living complex and since her children didn't want it, she gave it to me. It was her wedding china. I'm just missing the butterdish and S&P shakers. She kept those to use. One day I'll get around to getting those last two pieces.
posted on January 4, 2004 08:20:06 AM new
You two must really set a fine table. My china is corel and goes in the diswasher. . I do have a set of Noritke Paradise Tribute which is just beautiful but since hubby does the dishes it isn't used a lot. He just loves the dishwasher....
posted on January 4, 2004 08:34:57 AM new
I'm just missing the butterdish and S&P shakers.
I love all your dishes. I have a beautiful set also - Bernadaud Chateaubriand. They almost never come up on eBay.
Cheryl - looked at your pattern on eBay. Here is an auction# 3651030317 to some serving pieces. Could the underplate to the gravy boat really be a butter dish? Very elegant!
posted on January 4, 2004 08:37:49 AM new
Well, it's not everyday china. I have most of it packed away. Our everyday dishes are Portmeirion Botanic Garden. I have another set of Adams Titianware "Acorn", which is a great old harvest-style pattern. I've always meant to serve Thanksgiving dinner on it but somehow I think it's never going to happen. And then there's the set of Indian Tree that I got in a Hammersmith thrift store on our second-to-last trip to London.
You think that's bad; my best friend collects a dozen or more china patterns. She's got a leg up on me, though, since she doesn't work.
posted on January 4, 2004 04:39:17 PM new
This is not going to be an easy one to find. #1 It is very old & probably was never exported to USA. #2, If Replacements Ltd. doesn't list it, then very likely no one else will either. As a last resort, you can try to contact the Minton Co. I doubt whether there was ever pattern name.
posted on January 4, 2004 05:23:38 PM new
If anyone ever spots the S&P shakers or the butter dish, please let me know. You can email me. There was a S&P shaker set on eBay a while ago, but the price got up way too high for me.
My everyday dishes are an eclectic mix of Corel, Melmac and plain old glass. With a 19 year old son in the house, it works. If one gets broken (or lost under his bed) it doesn't matter.
posted on January 4, 2004 07:26:21 PM new
Cheryl; Several yrs. ago I went to an auction & bought 5 sets of china. I had recently gone through a divorce & was eating off of throwaways. One of the sets was a set of Noritake "Cook & Serve" It was a service for 8 with a platter, 2 serving bowls, creamer & Sugar , butter dish, s&p, & coffee mugs, in Mint condition, all for $55.00. 6 yrs. later still using it w/o a piece broken!!
. I do have a set of Noritke Paradise Tribute which is just beautiful but since hubby does the dishes it isn't used a lot. He just loves the dishwasher....
