Minton Chinese Marine Opaque China Footed Tray Handles Blue White Antique 1830s For Sale

Victorian Minton earthenware rectangular dish, printed in blue in the ‘Chinese Marine’ pattern, with pagodas and figures within a river landscape, within a rococo scroll and flower border and lobed rim. Made in England.
Printed ‘Chinese Marine/ M / OPAQUE CHINA’ within scroll cartouche,circa 1830
These trays were often used as "undertrays" for matching lidded soup tureens. If you have the matching tureen this would be a great addition to your collection.
Measures: 14 5/8" Long x 10 3/4" Wide x 2" Tall
Includes a wire for wall hanging.
Weight: 3 Pounds 7 oz.
Note: A few chips on the underside of the rimand one on top of one handle. See all photos for a full description.
Mintonswas a major company inStaffordshire pottery, "Europe's leading ceramic factory during the Victorian era",an independent business from 1793 to 1968. It was a leader in ceramic design, working in a number of different ceramic bodies, decorative techniques, and "a glorious pot-pourri of styles - Rococo shapes with Oriental motifs, Classical shapes with Medieval designs and Art Nouveau borders were among the many wonderful concoctions".As well as pottery vessels and sculptures, the firm was a leading manufacturer of tiles and other architectural ceramics, producing work for both theHouses of ParliamentandUnited States Capitol.