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Beautiful antique John Maddock & Sons Ltd. Royal Ivory “Minerva” serving set, made in England and dating to the late 1920s Art Deco period.
The set includes 2 coordinating pieces:
* Lidded sugar tureen / serving bowl — approximately 4.5” high with lid and 5.5” across the rim.
* Open sugar / waste bowl — approximately 2.5” high and 5” across the rim.
Both feature the distinctive Minerva decoration on a warm ivory ground, with colorful cobalt blue, orange, red and green florals complemented by mustard-yellow/ochre ornamental detailing. The angular, faceted forms and scalloped edges are especially attractive and give the pieces wonderful 1920s Art Deco character.
The lidded piece has a particularly decorative finial and makes a striking display piece. The open bowl has a coordinating ornamental border and small floral motif inside.
Marked Royal Ivory / John Maddock & Sons Ltd / England / Regd Shape 737954 / Minerva.
Condition: Excellent antique condition for age with age-related crazing and minor surface/decorative wear consistent with pieces approaching 100 years old. Colors remain vibrant. Please review all photographs closely as they form an important part of the condition description.
Maker: John Maddock & Sons Ltd.
Pattern: Minerva
Registered Shape: 737954
Origin: England
Era: Late 1920s / Art Deco
Material: Glazed earthenware / ceramic
Pieces: 2 bowls + 1 removable lid
These would also be beautiful as decorative display pieces in an Art Deco, English cottage, grandmillennial, maximalist, or collected vintage interior.
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