Making use of the Minton archives, the author groups the illustrated wares by period. Pre-eminent designers such as A. W. N. Pugin, Alfred Stevens, and Christopher Dresser are discussed along with their designs. A table of marks and year cyphers are included. Table wares are listed with pattern numbers, names, descriptions, introduction dates and composition of services. Figures have factory numbers, name, description and size and approximate introduction dates. Minton's Pat-sur-Pate, Art Nouveau and Art Deco are recognized as leaders in the industry. Ornamental ware and tiles are listed by factory number. Picture tile series list the pieces in each series. Further appendices are included in the 391 pages and illustrations.