Lot Essay
Cf. Paul Atterbury & Maureen Batkin, The Dictionary of Minton (1990) p. 134.
CIRCA 1865, IMPRESSED MARK, INCISED SHAPE 4481
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A Minton majolica monkey teapot and cover
Circa 1865, impressed mark, incised shape 4481
Modelled as a monkey clinging to a melon, the handle formed from his tail, the spout formed as a bamboo branch (the spout and finial re-stuck, minor chip to rim of cover and pot)
8½in. (22cm.) wide
Circa 1865, impressed mark, incised shape 4481
Modelled as a monkey clinging to a melon, the handle formed from his tail, the spout formed as a bamboo branch (the spout and finial re-stuck, minor chip to rim of cover and pot)
8½in. (22cm.) wide
Sale room notice
Please note that this is an additional lot. It is illustrated on page 23 of the catalogue and has been incorrectly numbered as lot 64.
The description of lot 63a is as follows:
A Minton majolica monkey teapot and cover
Circa 1865, impressed mark, incised shape 4481
Modelled as a monkey clinging to a melon, the handle formed from his tail, the spout formed as a bamboo branch (the spout and finial restuck, minor chip to rim of cover and teapot)
Estimate: 2000-3000
The description of lot 63a is as follows:
A Minton majolica monkey teapot and cover
Circa 1865, impressed mark, incised shape 4481
Modelled as a monkey clinging to a melon, the handle formed from his tail, the spout formed as a bamboo branch (the spout and finial restuck, minor chip to rim of cover and teapot)
Estimate: 2000-3000