{"product_id":"rare-pair-of-antique-minton-bb-new-stone-11-oval-serving-platters-chinoiserie-floral-pattern-41723-c-1858-1860","title":"Rare Pair of Antique Minton BB New Stone 11\" Oval Serving Platters – Chinoiserie Floral Pattern 41723, c. 1858-1860","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Pair of Antique Minton BB New Stone 11\" Oval Serving Platters – Chinoiserie Floral Pattern 41723, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Staffordshire, England c. 1858-1860.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Approx. 1 1\/8\" x 9\" Wide x 11\" Long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful, scarce matching pair of antique mid-19th-century English ironstone oval serving platters manufactured by the prestigious Minton pottery in Staffordshire, England. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a vibrant, intricately detailed Chinoiserie and Indian Tree-style floral motif, these platters display a striking central tree with blooming peonies and multi-colored foliage, framed by an elegant geometric and floral border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside of each platter is deeply impressed with the authentic Minton factory \"BB New Stone\" stamp. The \"BB\" signifies Minton's renowned \"Best Body\" ironstone formulation, celebrated for its superior durability and porcelain-like finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth pieces display the hand-painted pattern number \"41723\" in red enamel, alongside impressed potter's marks and date ciphers, securely dating this pair's production to the late 1850s (circa 1858–1860).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth platters are in very nice antique condition, showcasing how beautifully they have been preserved over the last 160+ years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent  antique condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heavy glaze remains bright, clean, and glossy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-enamelled overglaze colors are vibrant with minimal historic surface wear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo chips, cracks, hairlines, or professional restorations are present. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor, expected structural variations or light pitting from the original factory kiln firing may be present, consistent with 19th-century earthenware production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50229983543546,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/BA4C9824-9981-4311-9699-8F61D7CDD7E1.jpg?v=1788623614","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/rare-pair-of-antique-minton-bb-new-stone-11-oval-serving-platters-chinoiserie-floral-pattern-41723-c-1858-1860","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}