19th Century Minton Gilded Cobalt Service, antique, England

Description

This 19th Century Minton, Stoke-on-Trent, England, cobalt dinner service is both extraordinary and rare. The design features a 22-karat acid-etched gold inner and outer border with 22-karat gold encrusted medallions, swags and gold beading. The set includes 12 dinner plates, 12 salad or dessert plates, 2 platters and 2 covered dishes, 30 pieces in total.
The medallion patterns are some of the most highly sought after of Minton's patterns. It is extremely rare to be able to find serving pieces.
Minton Pattern G4831, one of the famous Minton "G" and "H" patterns of richly decorated china.
Made for Caldwell & Co., a luxury store in Philadelphia at the turn of the century,
Condition: excellent
Pattern: G4831
Measurements: 12 Dinner plates 10 1/4" diameter,
12 Salad plates 7 5/8" diameter,
Platter 17 1/2" x 12 1/2",
Platter 15" x 11",
2 Covered dishes 13 1/2" x 8"
Circa: 1890
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