Lot Essay
Cf. Anon. sale, Sotheby's New York, 11 March 1997, lot 164 and 169 for a note on the modeller and a design drawing from the Minton Archives
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MINTON, DATE CYPHER FOR 1874, IMPRESSED UPPERCASE MARK AND MODEL NO. 784, MODELLED BY HUGHES PROTT
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AN ENGLISH MAJOLICA RETICULATED FIGURAL CENTERPIECE
Minton, date cypher for 1874, impressed uppercase mark and model no. 784, modelled by Hughes Prott
Modelled as a pierced basket held by three putti wearing wreaths of marsh leaves and supported by bullrushes and tall reeds, on a stepped trefoil base
11.1/8in. (28.3cm.) high
Minton, date cypher for 1874, impressed uppercase mark and model no. 784, modelled by Hughes Prott
Modelled as a pierced basket held by three putti wearing wreaths of marsh leaves and supported by bullrushes and tall reeds, on a stepped trefoil base
11.1/8in. (28.3cm.) high