Description:
Two Minton Bone China Coronation Commemoratives, England, 1953, each designed by John Wadsworth, and with gilt decoration, a covered box modeled after the orb from the Coronation regalia, number 326 in a limited edition of 600, ht. 5 3/4; and a two-handled cup, ht. 4 in.; printed marks.
Literature: Orb illustrated in Minton, by Joan Jones, p. 287.
Estimate $400-600
Each in very good condition throughout with no evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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John Wadsworth, Joan Jones, United KingdomStuart Slavid
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European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.