{"product_id":"rare-victorian-minton-parian-biscuit-figures-the-gardeners-c-1845","title":"Rare Victorian Minton Parian Biscuit Figures “The Gardeners”, c.1845","description":"A rare pair of Parian biscuit porcelain figures by Minton \u0026amp; Co., Stoke-on-Trent, c.1845. Known as \"The Gardeners,\" the young man offers fruit from his basket while the girl gathers flowers in her apron. The unglazed, marble-like Parian body and Greek-key circular bases typify Minton's earliest work and the emerging Victorian romantic style.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMinton's early Parian figures were often unmarked, produced before the firm's Great Exhibition success in 1851. This pair captures the pastoral ideal of youthful innocence and rural simplicity, rendered with exquisite precision and grace.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\n• Male figure - Height: 19.5 cm (7.68″); Width: 10 cm (3.94″); Depth: 10 cm (3.94″); Weight: 332 g\u003cbr\u003e\n• Female figure - Height: 19.3 cm (7.6″); Width: 8 cm (3.15″); Depth: 7.5 cm (2.95″); Weight: 271 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nMale figure - minor fingertip losses; small chips to fruit leaves; possible old hand restoration.\u003cbr\u003e\nFemale figure - apron with flowers restored and re-glued; repaired elbow; otherwise excellent antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\nFully tracked and insured delivery. Professional, secure packing.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description; questions welcome.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62882561786186,"sku":"B1457","price":700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7389805245_r089.jpg?v=1785898862","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/rare-victorian-minton-parian-biscuit-figures-the-gardeners-c-1845","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}