Antique Minton Majolica Cherub Sweetmeat Dish | Dolphin Shell Centerpiece | Victorian English Pottery c.1870 | Style #D251 Holiday napkin rings 5 inches wide

5 inches wide

Perfect for plates

delicate patterning

Piece is incredibly well preserved  no foxing

Original Marshall fields

Antique Minton Majolica Cherub Sweetmeat Dish | Dolphin Shell Centerpiece | Victorian English Pottery c.1870 | Style #D251 Holiday napkin rings 5 inches wideA delightful example of Victorian English majolica, this antique Minton Sweetmeat Dish features a beautifully sculpted cherub riding atop a graceful dolphin while supporting a richly glazed shell form bowl. Resting on a shell encrusted base with vibrant naturalistic glazes, this whimsical design exemplifies the exceptional modeling and craftsmanship for which Minton became world renowned during the Victorian era. Originally intended for serving