Description: A stunning Minton porcelain Pate-Sur-Pate lidded bottle flask. Shape or model number 2421. The pate sur pate in white slip, expertly executed by Laurence Birks. Date cypher appearing to be for 1881. Peacock blue ground, the central image depicting 3 cherubs fishing. A bucket of fish and fishing rod are to the verso. Signed "LB" for Laurence Birks. Gilt reticulated stand with gilt accents to the circular bands, reticulated lid, and handles. Gilt crown globe Minton mark to the underside base. Dated to 1881. Weight Approx., 3 lbs

Measures Approx., 7.5 inches x 3 inches x 14 inches tall

Condition: Great condition with no chips, cracks or restoration. Light-moderate gilt wear with crazing hairlines to the central area and verso. These are not impact cracks/hairlines, they are from abrupt temperature changes/age.