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Minton|ˈmɪntən|
The name of Thomas Minton (1766–1836), used attrib. to designate the pottery made at Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs., from 1793 onwards, by him and his successors. Also ellipt., = Minton ware.
1857J. Marryat Hist. Pott. & Porc. (ed. 2) xii. 302 Staffordshire is now the site of the great manufactures. From among these may be mentioned Minton, Copeland, Ridgway. 1863W. Chaffers Marks Pott. & Porc. 125 Minton's, established in 1791 by Mr. Thomas Minton... The name, indented on the ware, is generally adopted both for china and earthenware. 1888[see tile n.1 1 c]. 1926S. T. Warner Lolly Willowes i. 11 An amateur of china, who had dowered all his nieces..with Worcester, Minton, and Oriental. 1960R. Collier House called Memory iii. 44 The best silver tea-service and the Minton tea-set. 1967‘R. Raine’ Wreath for Amer. ii. 30 A small silver tray bearing two Minton cups and saucers. 1972R. Player Oh! Where are Bloody Mary's Earrings vii. 182 A scraping of boots on the Minton tile floor. |