Teapot
1879 (made), 1879 (made)
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The cylindrical shape of the teapot relates to earlier 18th and 19th- century European examples but is combined here with Oriental inspired decoration. During the 1870s Minton & Co. were at the forefront of creating designs like this associated with the Aesthetic movement.
Tablewares were an essential part of Minton's production throughout the 19th century and contributed significantly to the company's stability. Ironstones, semi-porcelains, bone chinas and earthenwares were produced in vast quantities, reflecting the various styles in current use in the factory.
Tablewares were an essential part of Minton's production throughout the 19th century and contributed significantly to the company's stability. Ironstones, semi-porcelains, bone chinas and earthenwares were produced in vast quantities, reflecting the various styles in current use in the factory.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, transfer printed |
| Brief description | Teapot and cover, blue transfer-printed earthenware, by Minton, Stoke-on-Trent, 1879 |
| Physical description | Cylindrical earthenware teapot and lid, blue transfer-printed ware decorated with flowers and water scrolls. |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Gallery label | Blue and White: British Printed Ceramics
V&A, 31 Jan 2015 - 3 Jan 2016
21 Teapot and cover with floral decoration
Staffordshire, Stoke, 1879
Made by Minton & Co.
Lead-glazed earthenware
During the 1870s, Minton & Co. were at the forefront of creating fashionable Asian-inspired floral designs, associated with the Aesthetic movement. The cylindrical shape of this teapot relates to earlier 18th- and 19th-century European examples.
Museum no. C.95:1, 2-2011
Given by Wendy Baron(31/01/2015 - 03/01/2016) |
| Credit line | Given by Wendy Baron |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | The cylindrical shape of the teapot relates to earlier 18th and 19th- century European examples but is combined here with Oriental inspired decoration. During the 1870s Minton & Co. were at the forefront of creating designs like this associated with the Aesthetic movement. Tablewares were an essential part of Minton's production throughout the 19th century and contributed significantly to the company's stability. Ironstones, semi-porcelains, bone chinas and earthenwares were produced in vast quantities, reflecting the various styles in current use in the factory. |
| Bibliographic reference | Berthoud, Michael, A Compendium of British Cups, Micawber Publications (Jan 1991) Plate 1325, p.221 shows the matching cup to accompany this teapot. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.95:1, 2-2011 |
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| Record created | November 9, 2011 |
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