Christopher Dresser for Minton, "Persian" flask, Cipher-dated 1873, England, turquoise and brown glazed porcelain, the fan-shaped lobed body with cylindrical neck and chinoiserie base, loop handles, marked "Minton", model 1412, and date cipher between U and C, 10.5"h x 10"l x 2.5"w

Provenance: A Private Collection: Forest Hills, NY

Notes/Literature: See Joan Jones, Minton, The First Two Hundred Years Of Design & Production, Shrewsbury, 1993, pp. 109 & 353 for a flask of the same form noted as designed by Christopher Dresser, 1869.

Fair, old visible restoration to mouth rim, glaze flake on center front, crazing **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.