Minton Majolica Beehive Cheese Dome

By akcgpc, 13 July, 2009
Description

I am wondering what this piece is worth as I do not know if it is an original or a reproduction. I also need a forum in which to sell it. Similar items sell on ebay, but I do not feel comfortable selling on ebay until I know if it is an original. Any help you can provide would be appreciated.

Category
Pottery
Medium
Ceramic
Distinguishing marks
Minton embossed on bottom
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
height = 14 inches. diameter of plate = 14 inches
Date Period
Reproduction or original - I don't know.
Weight
10 lbs approx.
History
This was a gift from a friend 10 years ago. I believe she got it at a yard sale or flea market for collectors
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Photos

kathyBeh

16 years ago

Minton was established in 1793 and made porcelain, earthenware and majolica etc. I can not tell you if it is an original but I can tell you that the mark on yours dates from 1862-1871, after that they added an "s" and made it Minton's.

Look carefully out in the sun at an angle and see if there are any other impressed marks anywhere on it. Look for symbols, numbers, letters etc. With the colors on the bottom of the item you may not bee seeing them because they may have filled in with glaze.

Minton used these from 1842 onwards to date their items. Should be a set of 3 for month, potter & year.

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Hi ,
I have exact. the same cheese dome strange is that is has no Minton year mark ,its looks to me that the bottom peace has an other producer , several are on the market.
Best rgds
Luc

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