Mintons Apple Green Gold Encrusted
& Jeweled Cabinet Plates (16)
c.1891-1901.
Gilman Collamore & Co.
Fifth Ave & 30th St New York
Varying around 10 1/8" to 10 1/4"
in diameter.
Stunning plates.
Please note that this is for 16 plates
not eight as shown as they would
not fit on the table.
The most accurate photographs of what
the plates look like in person are shown
in the pictures one, two & three.
Those were taken in natural light by the
window and they all look exactly like this.
The other group pictures were taken with
a flash and artificial light which has imparted
variations of one from the other which is
not accurate.They are all like pictures #1 #2 #3.
These plates appear to have only been used
for display being in the same distinguished
family for as long as remembered by them.
In the lineage of this lady was Mayor of New York
in 1870's or 1880's. I don't remember exactly
as it's been a few years now but she showed us
old pictures of the families grand house.
My mind was partially distracted thinking if we
should buy a great mirror she had there.
Cheers : )
Condition: Fantastic antique condition.
Appear to have never been used.
Three plates have one to a few, light scratches on the white area
and a minimum of wear from stacking.
Some spots of tarnish on inner gold rim surrounding white center.
Basically just fantastic.They look like jewelry.