Description: Rare Minton Majolica Tortoise Teapot And Cover. Date cypher for 1878. A fabulous novelty teapot by the renowned Minton factory. The body of the teapot modelled as a tortoise/ turtle, its head protruding from its shell and the handle forming its tail. The cover and finial modelled as a shell and seaweed. In fabulous condition; some minor detritus, flea-bites to glaze here and there and some minor excellent professional restoration undertaken by a restorer from the prestigious West Dene College of fine art and antique conservation. Full Minton factory impressed marks to base including Minton date cypher for 1878, part shape number for 629 and impressed Mintons. A wonderful original Victorian example of this now rare model. Previous examples have commanded in excess of 20 k at auction both here in the UK and in the States, one with the same shape number and date cypher selling at Christies in 2013 for $50,00 Will send Internationally but ALL customs duties and taxes are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Once the teapot has left the UK, any delays/ issues with customs or individual country borders are outside of my control and chill been to vectaken up with that individual country department by the buyer. I will only send with appropriate tracking, compensation for loss or damage and signed-for recorded delivery to the buyers registered address. I will also require proof of ID and local telephone number for the shipping air receipt. Will be packed appropriately. See my other rare huge lifesize Minton Majolica figurine of the Stork with fish in its beak, modelled by Paul Comolera, the renowned sculptor whom also created the world famous Minton Peacock and Elephants.
Price: 9500 GBP
Location: Sussex
End Time: 2024-12-01T11:38:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 626.2 GBP
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Item Specifics
Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Type: Teapot
Original/Repro: Original
Material: Ceramic/Porcelain
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Age: 1850-1899
Maker: Minton
