Very substantial Minton Victorian punch bowl in good display condition. Made by Minton & Hollins in 1862,  the Imari style and colours with ornate handles and gilding - also in good condition.  Also includes large platter/tray which was common with most punch bowls of the time. Both pieces marked 'Japanese' to the bases with pattern number 1210 , the platter also stamped Minton BB.. The bowl has two old hairline cracks which are barely visible on the outside urface, but bowl still rings.
 
Generously planted with luxurious Opti-Flor phaleonopsis and Spanish moss.
 
The punch bowl is 19.5 cms high and the diameter is 30 cms. The tray is 34 cms diameter. Two tiny hairlines to the side of the tureen, one handle professionally repaired, the stand in very good condition.
 
Only available for collection or delivery by ourselves from OX49 5AA - too valuable, too beautuiful and too old to go via courier!