19th Century Framed Minton Tile Panel Commissioned by William Waldorf Astor for Cliveden House

An exceptional 19th century framed Minton tile panel commissioned by William Waldorf Astor for Cliveden House, Buckinghamshire.

This vivid 14 tile panel is decorated with cupids holding a wreath that cascades from a vase in the form of a fountain, in blue, tan and white.

It was commissioned by William Waldorf Astor for Cliveden House, Buckinghamshire, in 1895.

Provenance: The Collection of Michael Blood. Literature: The John Scott Collection, (Jackfield Tile Collection) Pitkin Publishing.

Minton & Co.

To this day, Minton & Co. are considered one of the major pottery and porcelain manufacturers of British history.

Established in 1793, the company was founded by Thomas Minton (1765 – 1836) in Stoke-on-Trent. Until 1845, the pottery manufacturers traded under various styles before adopting the ‘Minton’ name.

When Thomas Minton died, the business passed to his son, Herbert (1793 – 1858) who expanded business by entering into partnership with Michael Hollins. The ‘Minton & Co.’ name was dedicated to encaustic and inlaid tiles while the ‘Minton, Hollins & Co.’ partnership was for printed, painted or majolica wall tiles.

Minton exhibited at trade exhibitions across the globe, establishing a firm reputation for excellence in pottery and earthenware.