Comments on: Minton’s Secessionist Ware is an epitaph to designer Leon Solon http://writeantiques.com/mintons-secessionist-ware-is-an-epitaph-to-designer-leon-solon/ Helping You Find Right Antiques Mon, 07 May 2012 23:47:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Isabel Clarke http://writeantiques.com/mintons-secessionist-ware-is-an-epitaph-to-designer-leon-solon/comment-page-1/#comment-1115 Isabel Clarke Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:32:50 +0000 http://www.writeantiques.com/mintons-secessionist-ware-is-an-epitaph-to-designer-leon-solon/#comment-1115 I have a large (rough condition) Mintons jardinere with stand that I assumed was Art Nouveau Have been informed that it is secessionist ware. The mark is as you describe in a green lined square and Ltd included. Also has impressed no. 3421 and other marks. I think itis time I found the right person to appreciate it . I would like to send picture but probably would lose this message ...it's happened before! I may be able to manage on a straight email reply. I have a large (rough condition) Mintons jardinere with stand that I assumed was Art Nouveau Have been informed that it is secessionist ware. The mark is as you describe in a green lined square and Ltd included. Also has impressed no. 3421 and other marks. I think itis time I found the right person to appreciate it . I would like to send picture but probably would lose this message …it’s happened before! I may be able to manage on a straight email reply.

]]> By: Christopher Proudlove http://writeantiques.com/mintons-secessionist-ware-is-an-epitaph-to-designer-leon-solon/comment-page-1/#comment-260 Christopher Proudlove Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:56:42 +0000 http://www.writeantiques.com/mintons-secessionist-ware-is-an-epitaph-to-designer-leon-solon/#comment-260 Phyl William Mussill (1828-1906) was a specialist in botany and bird painting- Born in Altrohalma, Bohemia, he studied in Paris and was later employed at the famous Sevres factory. In 1872 he was employed by Mintons Ltd. In England (through the recommendation of Christian Henk), where he remained until death in 1906. It is likely Mussill studied under the famous flower painter Charles Ferdinand Huten while in Paris. Mussill was a master of the Barbotine technique (the application of thick ceramic colors or colored clay slips to the porcelain surface). He had a bold and distinctive style and was an important painter of flowers, fish, shell, exotic birds, fruit, and game studies, all of which he painted with ease and expertise. Your vase is very pretty and a good size and subject. Mussill had access to the orchid house at Trentham Hall, near Stoke-on-Trent, and did many watercolours there which he then transferred to china. Phyl
William Mussill (1828-1906) was a specialist in botany and bird painting- Born in Altrohalma, Bohemia, he studied in Paris and was later employed at the famous Sevres factory. In 1872 he was employed by Mintons Ltd. In England (through the recommendation of Christian Henk), where he remained until death in 1906. It is likely Mussill studied under the famous flower painter Charles Ferdinand Huten while in Paris. Mussill was a master of the Barbotine technique (the application of thick ceramic colors or colored clay slips to the porcelain surface). He had a bold and distinctive style and was an important painter of flowers, fish, shell, exotic birds, fruit, and game studies, all of which he painted with ease and expertise.
Your vase is very pretty and a good size and subject. Mussill had access to the orchid house at Trentham Hall, near Stoke-on-Trent, and did many watercolours there which he then transferred to china.

]]> By: Phyl Driffield http://writeantiques.com/mintons-secessionist-ware-is-an-epitaph-to-designer-leon-solon/comment-page-1/#comment-254 Phyl Driffield Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:15:31 +0000 http://www.writeantiques.com/mintons-secessionist-ware-is-an-epitaph-to-designer-leon-solon/#comment-254 Hi Chris I have a minton vase that has the signature "Mussil" on the bottom, whom I believe was a belgian painter at the Minton factory. I am unable to find out more or if this is of value. Can you help? Regards Phyl Hi Chris

I have a minton vase that has the signature “Mussil” on the bottom, whom I believe was a belgian painter at the Minton factory. I am unable to find out more or if this is of value. Can you help?

Regards

Phyl

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