Minton Bone China - Founded 1793 Stafforshire, England by Thomas Minton. One of the most prestigious names in bone china history. Why? Read on below ....
Thomas Minton was a Caughley (see Coalport) engraver attributed with the creation of the Broseley Blue Dragon and Willow patterns for Josiah Spode that are still in use today.
A talented and visionary individual, his company became so successful it went on to become Spode's nearest rival. Minton china is an essential part if any antique china collection.
He did this by popularizing his own famous ‘Willow pattern’ engravings and then went on to successfully manufacture majolica, parian, earthenware as well as fine bone china.
Early Minton is regarded as comparable to French Sèvres, by which it was greatly influenced.
The best known Minton pattern is Haddon Hall. Designed by John Wadsworth, this pattern is particularly favored by the Japanese market.
Renowned also for its intricate gold patterns, where one plate can cost up to $10,000, Minton items can be regarded as unique works of art, many of which are purchased as heirlooms.
Minton merged with Royal Doulton in 1968 and effectively became part of the Wedgwood Group When Doulton was recently taken into the Wedgwood Group.
