MINTON ANTIQUE PORCELAIN FOOTED COMPOTE TURQUOISE + GOLD c1862

Description

Minton Hand Painted Turquoise + Gold Gilded Porcelain Footed Compote
Round shape with
medallion in center
.
c1862
This piece is a
rare
and highly sought after pattern with the center medallion and in Minton's most famous color, Turquoise/"Celeste Blue
.
"
The gold gilding is raised in a beautiful intricate pattern around the piece.
The compote/cake stand is on 3 feet with a 4-petal flower on each foot.
This compote shows nicely, but is in antique condition.
The gilt is worn off partially in the center, around the rim, and a little on the feet.  There are tiny gold loss spots in the gilding band; they are hard to see.
There is a light crack in the piece that shows mostly on the bottom.
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Measures 9.75" in diameter and is 2-5/8" tall.  Footed base is 5-3/8" in diameter.
Beautiful cabinet piece, or elegant serving piece.