This is a very charming coffee cup and saucer made by Minton around the year 1835. The set is potted in the D-Regent shape and decorated with a Kakiemon-style tiger pattern.


Minton was one of the pioneers of English china production alongside other great potters such as Spode, Davenport, Ridgway, Coalport and others. They were located in Staffordshire and were known specifically for their wonderfully fine white bone china and bright colours; there is a colour called "Minton Blue" which is a fresh azure blue that was very fashionable during the Victorian era. Throughout the different phases of its existence, the factory made top quality creamware, porcelain, majolica and ultimately the finest parian porcelain. Minton excelled in their decorations and gilt work; these were often executed by artists who came from the Sèvres factory in France and brought their skills with them.


This set has a beautiful decoration in the Japanese Kakiemon style, finely hand painted with ochre red the dominant colour. The image is that of a prowling tiger in a garden setting, a water fall in the background and lots of small and large flowers.


The cup is unmarked, as is common for this period, except the pattern number 164.


CONDITION REPORT The set is excellent antique condition without any damage, repairs or crazing, and very little wear, as visible in the pictures.




DIMENSIONS (diameters) cup 7cm (2.75"); saucer 14cm (5.5").

Minton coffee cup, Kakiemon tiger pattern D Regent shape, ca 1835
















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