This set of twelve antique porcelain soup dishes was made by Minton in England circa 1870. Each dish features a border of interlocking gray chain links, encircling the well in an elegant rhythm. The linked motif, reminiscent of fine 19th-century bracelets and necklaces, lends the design a subtle jewelry-like refinement. A wide band of hand-applied gilt at the outer rim provides a rich visual frame. The crisp white porcelain body enhances the graphic quality of the border. Each dish is marked “Minton” on the underside. Dimensions: 9.85 inches diameter Condition: ExcellentPrice: $800Origin: EnglandDate: Circa 1870Material: PorcelainStyle: Neoclassical Key Features Set of 12 antique Minton porcelain soup dishes Printed gray linked chain border encircling the well Wide gilt band at the rim Inspired by the elegant geometry of 19th-century jewelry Made in England circa 1870 Each dish is marked “Minton” on the underside