Minton pate-Sur-Pate Two-Handled Mauve ground vase, Crica 1870-80, of slender oviform with twin loop handles and flared neck, the frton tooled in white slip with a winged putti holding a laurel branch and a sprig, the reverse with a bouquet suspended from a tied ribbon, the sides with black ground panels decorated in white slip with garden and agricultreal tools suspending a fruiting garland, the polychrome slip greek gemetric shapes to the rim, the neck and foot gilt with flutes, greek key pattern and pendant husks. Impressed uppercase Mintons mark. Identified as shape number 1986.
Previously sold at Christies London, June 11th 2013, Sale 8893, Lot #281.
Measures: 15 7/8 inches tall.Domestic Shipping: $40