Pair of Minton Marlow Platters Floral Gold Gilt VGC S-309 Fine China 15 & 3/8" Decanter

Pair of Minton Marlow Platters Floral Gold Gilt VGC S-309 Fine China 15 & 3/8" DecanterThe Marlow patternwith its delicate floral sprays and gold gilt trimreflects the refined, understated elegance typical of Mintons post war aesthetic. This set includes two serving platters in excellent vintage condition measuring 15 7 3 8" or 39cm in length and, 122 or 30. 5cm in width. The piece does not have any chips cracks crazing or restoration. There are some cutlery marks to the surface glaze.

with several branches of the family running different potteries

Historical Significance:

Station 7: Jesus falls a second time

He later partnered with William Duesbury

Measurements vary slightly as they are hand made ~ 3 & 7/8" or 10cm tallest height

There is some gilt wear on cup and saucer rims

Spirit Storage: Typically used for brandy

The frames have some wear and loss in areas with historic repair to areas of the gesso but they have protected the pieces very well and all wear is commensurate with age

Royal and Presidential Clientele: Haviland porcelain has graced the tables of the White House (notably for Abraham Lincoln) and has been used by European royalty

5 saucers no damage but all in the set have some gilt wear

and to the centre of saucer where the cup sits

Rhead went on to work at a number of potteries including a failed venture of his own