{"product_id":"mintonmorrisonbowl","title":"Minton Morrison Service Bleu Celeste \/ Turquoise Jeweled deep plate, Ca.1870","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eA rare and highly decorative antique Minton soup plate \/ shallow bowl from the celebrated Morrison service, featuring a vivid Bleu Celeste turquoise border richly ornamented with raised gilding, white enamel jeweling, classical floral medallions, laurel leaves, scrollwork, and a finely decorated central Gothic monogram.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe central monogram appears to be the interlaced “AM” and “C” associated with Alfred Morrison and Mabel Chermside Morrison. Closely related examples from this service are recorded as Minton, dated 1870, retailed by Phillips of Bond Street, London. The reverse bears the Phillips London retailer mark with Minton’s China mark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis is a very fine cabinet-quality piece, with a bright turquoise ground and elaborate gilt decoration. The raised white enamel jewel detailing and rich gilding give the piece a luxurious decorative appearance. It would display beautifully as a cabinet plate, wall plate, or part of a collection of important English porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eMaker: Minton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eRetailer: Phillips, London \/ Phillips of Bond Street\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eService: Morrison Service \/ Alfred Morrison \u0026amp; Mabel Chermside monogrammed service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eDate: c.1870\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eType: Soup plate \/ shallow bowl \/ rimmed soup bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eMaterial: Bone china \/ fine porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eColor: Bleu Celeste turquoise, gold, white enamel, cream ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eDecoration: Raised gilding, white enamel jeweling, classical gilt ornament, central Gothic monogram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eQuantity: 1 piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eVery good antique condition overall. There is a scratch to the Minton backstamp, otherwise No chips or cracks noticed. The turquoise ground remains vivid and the gilded and white enamel decoration displays beautifully. Some light wear\/marks to the underside foot rim. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eA rare and elegant Minton piece with strong decorative appeal and an important documented design connection to the Alfred and Mabel Morrison service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Old Time Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54915305734449,"sku":null,"price":758.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/8914\/6161\/files\/IMG_0713.jpg?v=1782686747","url":"https:\/\/oldtimeworkshop.com\/zh\/products\/mintonmorrisonbowl","provider":"Old Time Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}