Late 19th Century Minton Majolica Naturalist Jardiniere by w.s Coleman

Description

Minton Majolica jardinière which features illustrated flora and fauna, including: a cockerel, a kingfisher (bird), a flowering magnolia, a lobster … more Minton Majolica jardinière which features illustrated flora and fauna, including: a cockerel, a kingfisher (bird), a flowering magnolia, a lobster claw, swallows, a bee, insects and flowers. Artist and designer, William Stephen Coleman, was paid £200 by Minton for the designs on the 'Naturalist' service, which this jardiniere features. Colouration: white, turquoise, yellow, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery. Bears a pattern number, '1445'. Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1871. less