{"product_id":"rare-antique-minton-opaque-porcelain-footed-dish-1840s-green-white-vine-pattern-5017","title":"Rare Antique Minton \"Opaque Porcelain\" Footed Dish – 1840s - Green \u0026 White Vine Pattern 5017","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking and rare antique footed serving dish by \u003cstrong\u003eMinton\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating from circa the 1840s — a classic example of Minton's celebrated \u003cstrong\u003e'Opaque Porcelain'\u003c\/strong\u003e, a high-quality refined stoneware or ironstone produced during the early Victorian period and highly prized by collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dish features a deep \u003cstrong\u003eemerald green ground\u003c\/strong\u003e decorated with beautifully executed \u003cstrong\u003esprigged (relief-moulded) white climbing vine leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and delicate scroll handles. The crisp contrast between the architectural white leaves and the rich green glaze is visually arresting — a standout example of Minton's early stoneware and majolica-style decorative range at its most confident.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImpressed to the base with Minton's circular \u003cstrong\u003e'Opaque Porcelain'\u003c\/strong\u003e factory mark, and hand-painted in red with \u003cstrong\u003epattern number 5017\u003c\/strong\u003e — a specific design code from the early 1800s that confirms the authenticity and dating of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn good antique condition for its age, with significant all-over glaze crazing — a natural and beautiful characteristic of 19th-century earthenware that provides an authentic aged patina. No major chips or cracks visible on the top surface. Please refer to photos for full condition detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minton, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Impressed circular 'Opaque Porcelain' factory mark to base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5017 (hand-painted in red)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opaque Porcelain (ironstone\/stoneware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprigged white climbing vine leaves; scroll handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relief-moulded sprigging, early Victorian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1840s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique — all-over glaze crazing; no major chips or cracks to top surface (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Minton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57402786677068,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/8726\/2284\/files\/6dc0727d-il_fullxfull.7914427932_ladz.jpg?v=1777401577","url":"https:\/\/bshivedesign.co.uk\/products\/rare-antique-minton-opaque-porcelain-footed-dish-1840s-green-white-vine-pattern-5017","provider":"BsHiveDesign","version":"1.0","type":"link"}