MINTONS PATE-SUR-PATE PORCELAIN INK STAND AND LETTER RACK, LATE 19TH C., H 6", W 9 3/4":Partial book form ink stand and letter rack, a rectangular reserve with white slip displaying seven small children or cherubs in various hunting and gathering pursuits; a shell form cartouche at the front flanked by ribbons and garlands, gilt stylized openwork at both sides and back support a book style ribbed edge contained by engaged columns. Signed with initial 'M'. Gilt globe stamp, impressed shape number, and probable year cypher noted at the underside (marks are faint and illegible). Measures approximately H.6" x 9 3/4" x 5 3/4". Reference: The Dictionary of Minton, Atterbury and Batkin, p.246.

Gilt losses to the back, two breaks noted to the openwork on one side. The inkwells and lids also have wear from use. Very small few areas of gilt paint touch-up that lightly fluoresce under UV light noted to the back. One ink pot has a 1/16" chip at the rim and the other ink pot has a restored rim. Possible restoration to the top back corners. Ad/TW 9-7-17 Condition reports, photos and video or digital images are provided as a courtesy and should not be used as a substitute for viewing the items in person. All statements made in the catalog or in the condition report or made orally or in writing elsewhere are statements of opinion and are not to be relied on as statements of fact.