{"product_id":"circa-1890-1910-pair-of-antique-minton-chinese-dragon-bird-plates-england","title":"Circa 1890–1910, Pair of Antique Minton Chinese Dragon \u0026 Bird Plates, England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant pair of English ceramic plates was produced by Minton, one of Britain’s most celebrated manufacturers of fine ceramics. They feature the renowned Chinese Dragon \u0026amp; Bird pattern, originally registered by Minton in 1853, combining bold oriental-inspired dragons with stylized birds and floral decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is executed using an underglaze transfer print, beautifully enhanced with hand-painted green and iron-red enamel details and finished with an elegant gilded rim. The vivid cobalt blue decoration, refined proportions and exceptional craftsmanship make these plates an excellent example of late Victorian decorative ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe impressed and printed factory marks confirm the famous Chinese Dragon \u0026amp; Bird pattern first registered in 1853, while the form and production characteristics indicate manufacture around 1890–1910.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pair remains in outstanding antique condition with only minimal signs of age and use. The glaze retains an excellent shine, the hand-painted enamels remain vibrant, and the gilding is remarkably well preserved, suggesting very limited use over its lifetime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for collectors of Minton, English ceramics, Victorian decorative arts or Asian-inspired European design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Minton \u0026amp; Co., England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern: Chinese Dragon \u0026amp; Bird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern registered in 1853.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced circa 1890–1910.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (each):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 26.5 cm (10.43 in.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 3.5 cm (1.38 in.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition. Both plates show minimal signs of use, with only very light age-related wear. The glaze remains bright, the decoration is crisp, and the gilding is well preserved. No chips, cracks or restorations observed. The photographs form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LÜRON – The Fine Antique House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62885866570058,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/5879\/7130\/files\/Photoroom_20260805_114953.jpg?v=1785924275","url":"https:\/\/luronart.com\/products\/circa-1890-1910-pair-of-antique-minton-chinese-dragon-bird-plates-england","provider":"LÜRON","version":"1.0","type":"link"}