{"product_id":"minton-white-porcelain-mermaid-shell-centrepiece-flower-bearers-1182-victorian","title":"Minton White Porcelain Mermaid Shell Centrepiece Flower Bearers 1182 Victorian","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handsome Victorian \u003cstrong\u003eMinton\u003c\/strong\u003e figural \u003cstrong\u003ecentrepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e in the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003e'Flower Bearers'\u003c\/strong\u003e model - a large scallop-shell bowl flanked by two reclining mermaids with flowing hair, raised on a scrolled, shell-and-foliate base. The famous shape \u003cstrong\u003eNo. 1182\u003c\/strong\u003e, the design attributed to \u003cstrong\u003eAlbert Carrier-Belleuse\u003c\/strong\u003e, here as a \u003cstrong\u003ewhite glazed porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e example.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA striking, sculptural piece with real presence. The same model is also known in coloured Minton majolica; this white version is offered here as a decorative centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e impressed \u003cstrong\u003eMINTON\u003c\/strong\u003e (single word, without the 'S' adopted in 1873) and the shape number \u003cstrong\u003e1182\u003c\/strong\u003e to the base, indicating a date of \u003cstrong\u003ecirca 1865-1872\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is a drainage hole to the centre of the bowl, as made (the model functioned as a flower bowl \/ jardiniere).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 41 cm wide x 24 cm high x 18 cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e white glazed porcelain, \u003cstrong\u003ecovered throughout in hairlines and crazing\u003c\/strong\u003e - clearly shown in the photographs. Offered as a \u003cstrong\u003edecorative piece\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epriced to clear\u003c\/strong\u003e accordingly; sold as found. Displays well from normal viewing distance. Please study all photographs and ask any questions before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessionally packed (this is a large, heavy item) and dispatched promptly. UK postage; international by request - please contact for a quote. Collection welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54231174480156,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/4630\/0188\/files\/57_53b383cd-b00b-420a-9d7c-e0e81a40f15b.jpg?v=1782371242","url":"https:\/\/moffitts.co.uk\/products\/minton-white-porcelain-mermaid-shell-centrepiece-flower-bearers-1182-victorian","provider":"Moffitts Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}