61106: A Mintons Partial Gilt Pâte-sur-Pâ

A Mintons Partial Gilt Pâte-sur-Pâte Porcelain Jardinière Decorated by Albion Birks, England, circa 1900 Signed: ALB Marks: MINTONS, (crown-globe-MINTONS) 7-1/4 x 7 inches (18.4 x 17.8 cm) PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF BIRKS MUSEUM, MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY, DECATUR, ILLINOIS The porcelain jardiniere, with pâte-sur-pâte panels showing playful cherubs, surrounded by terracotta-colored ground with gilt accents, on three toupee feet. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Presents well, with production-related skips to glaze on underride, possibly due to initial unsuccessful attempt to attach toupee feet, fleabites and small flake to one toupee foot, a few 1/2-inch surface scratches to interior, and minor rubbing to gilding throughout.