What is a Minton Mark?

Minton. Ceramic Trade Marks – M. Initials Used as Trade Marks – M. North Staffordshire Pottery Marks. Minton.

Is Minton bone china valuable?

One of the most iconic names in the history of English pottery, Minton porcelain and china pieces are highly collectable and desirable to have in your home. The company has continued producing china and porcelain into the 21st Century.

What does Minton mean?

Minton Name Meaning English: habitational name from a place in Shropshire, so named from Welsh mynydd ‘hill’ + Old English tun ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’.

Where can I sell my old china?

We’ve all heard of Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and Etsy. Well, these are another great option when it comes to selling your china! These are great places to sell your items. Simply create an account and start taking high-quality photos of your pieces.

Is Theodore Haviland china valuable?

I received these Haviland china pieces from an elderly aunt several years ago. There were 60,000 patterns of Haviland made, she says, and pattern determines value. Nearly 100 percent of covered vegetables dishes of this sort are valued from $95 to $125.

What kind of marks are used on Minton?

Incised or impressed mark on early Parian figures. Sometimes with year cypher. Painted Mark ‘Ermine’ indicating a special soft glaze. Earliest recorded use May 1850 on the Godden Collection. Impressed marks – MINTON used from 1862 then MINTONS from 1871 onwards. Both marks used with impressed year cyphers – see table below.

When was the Minton Mark first used on porcelain?

Printed or painted ermine mark used on fine Minton porcelains. c.1850-70 A similar incised mark is found on parian and other figures from about 1845 MINTON MINTONS The name ‘Minton’ occurs incorporated in many printed marks from 1851 onwards. Basic impressed mark ‘Minton’ was used from 1862-72. From 1873 onwards ‘Mintons’ was used.

When was the first year Minton was used?

Earliest recorded use May 1850 on the Godden Collection. Impressed marks – MINTON used from 1862 then MINTONS from 1871 onwards. Both marks used with impressed year cyphers – see table below. This example December 1877.

When did Minton and Boyle start printing marks?

Several printed marks of the 1820 & 30’s incorporate the initial ‘M’ MINTON & BOYLE PERIOD c.1836-41 Many printed marks of this period bear the initials ‘M & B’ Example of a mark used during 1841-73.