Minton Majolica Fish Teapot, modeled as a stylized fish in waves, the seaweed-formed handle surmounted with a seashell, the dorsal fin forming the lid, and the interior glazed in lilac. Impressed marks to reverse, 'MINTONS,' and British Registry Diamond for 2 October 1878, and Minton date cypher for 1878.
Jeffery Snyder states that in 1998 an identical teapot sold at Skinner's for $28,000 plus buyer's premium, and another in 2001 at Sotheby's for $35,250. He adds, "This price was achieved even though the lid had cracks, some restoration had taken place, and there were chips on the spout."*
For thirty years we have been among the preeminent specialists in fine, antique majolica.
Book references:
*Jeffrey B. Snyder, ANTIQUE MAJOLICA. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 2005, p. 2 (back title page), and p. 68.
Marilyn G. Karmason and Joan B. Stacke, MAJOLICA, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey. New York: Harry N. Abrams Publishers, Second Edition, 2002, p. 2. (Title page illustration.)
Victoria Cecil, MINTON MAJOLICA: An Historical Survey and Exhibition Catalogue. London: Trefoil Books Ltd, 1982, pp. 31 and 74
Mark F. Moran, MAJOLICA. Iola, WI: KP Books, 2005, p. 216.
Dimensions: Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm) x Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm) x Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Condition: Good - Repaired: In Excellent Antique Condition. Minor Professional Invisible Restoration to Tips of Spikes on the Lid. Wear consistent with age and use.
Minton Majolica Fish Teapot, modeled as a stylized fish in waves, the seaweed-formed handle surmounted with a seashell, the dorsal fin forming the lid, and the interior glazed in lilac. Impressed marks to reverse, 'MINTONS,' and British Registry Diamond for 2 October 1878, and Minton date cypher for 1878.
Jeffery Snyder states that in 1998 an identical teapot sold at Skinner's for $28,000 plus buyer's premium, and another in 2001 at Sotheby's for $35,250. He adds, "This price was achieved even though the lid had cracks, some restoration had taken place, and there were chips on the spout."*
For thirty years we have been among the preeminent specialists in fine, antique majolica.
Book references:
*Jeffrey B. Snyder, ANTIQUE MAJOLICA. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 2005, p. 2 (back title page), and p. 68.
Marilyn G. Karmason and Joan B. Stacke, MAJOLICA, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey. New York: Harry N. Abrams Publishers, Second Edition, 2002, p. 2. (Title page illustration.)
Victoria Cecil, MINTON MAJOLICA: An Historical Survey and Exhibition Catalogue. London: Trefoil Books Ltd, 1982, pp. 31 and 74
Mark F. Moran, MAJOLICA. Iola, WI: KP Books, 2005, p. 216.
Dimensions: Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm) x Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm) x Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Condition: Good - Repaired: In Excellent Antique Condition. Minor Professional Invisible Restoration to Tips of Spikes on the Lid. Wear consistent with age and use.
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