Pate-Sur-Pate Porcelain, Sterling Silver & Fine Arts
Sat, Sep 16, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 17, 2017 11:00AM EDT
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Lot 1034
MINTONS PATE-SUR-PATE PORCELAIN URN BY BIRKS C.1893
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $400 | $50 |
| $900 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $150,000 | $10,000 |
MINTONS PATE-SUR-PATE PORCELAIN COVERED URN BY LAWRENCE BIRKS, C.1893, H 14 3/4", W 9 1/4":A classical urn form with linked gilt handles, foliate scrollwork over lavender bands leads to two vignettes: one depicting the muse of music playing the tambourine, and at the opposing side a rose swag entwined with a tambourine; acanthus leaf finial and square base. Decorated by Lawrence Birks, monogrammed. Impressed MINTONS, year cypher, incuse 469, and gilt printed globe mark. Reference: Minton: the First Two Hundred Years of Design and Production, Jones, p.86.
Catalogue note: 'Vase with Perforated Chain Handles', after a Sevres model; influence of eighteenth century Sevres on Minton was considerable.
Condition
There is a nick to one corner at the bottom of the base approx. 1/16" in size. There is a nick to the upper edge of the base approx. 1/32" in size. There is some minor wear to the gold trim at the interior rim. Otherwise in good condition for age and use. TW 9-12-17
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