Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Minton teapot at Christies


A MINTON MAJOLICA COBALT-BLUE-GROUND TEAPOT AND COVER
Christies, South Kensington London
Sale Date: May 11th 2006
Lot Number 1424
Modelled as a flat iron, the cable handle surmounted by a cat, the finial formed as a mouse holding a carrot.
Date code for 1876, shape NO. 622
Estimate £15,000 - £25,000!!
7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) high
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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:51 am

    Hi, Do you have any idea what the 1995 limited edition version of this teapot is worth?

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  2. Anonymous9:05 pm

    The reproductions periodically show up at majolica auctions and bring $160-$200. They are clearly marked and are not exact, anyone familiar with the original antiques would tell the difference.

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