Rare Antique Minton "Opaque Porcelain" Footed Dish – 1840s - Green & White Vine Pattern 5017

A striking and rare antique footed serving dish by Minton, dating from circa the 1840s — a classic example of Minton's celebrated 'Opaque Porcelain', a high-quality refined stoneware or ironstone produced during the early Victorian period and highly prized by collectors today.

The dish features a deep emerald green ground decorated with beautifully executed sprigged (relief-moulded) white climbing vine leaves 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.

Impressed to the base with Minton's circular 'Opaque Porcelain' factory mark, and hand-painted in red with pattern number 5017 — a specific design code from the early 1800s that confirms the authenticity and dating of this piece.

In 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.

• Maker: Minton, England
• Mark: Impressed circular 'Opaque Porcelain' factory mark to base
• Pattern: 5017 (hand-painted in red)
• Material: Opaque Porcelain (ironstone/stoneware)
• Ground: Emerald green
• Decoration: Sprigged white climbing vine leaves; scroll handles
• Style: Relief-moulded sprigging, early Victorian
• Era: c.1840s
• Condition: Good antique — all-over glaze crazing; no major chips or cracks to top surface (see photos)