A Minton pâte-sur-pâte vase and cover by Alboin Birks, circa 1900
Of slender shield shape, the two laurel wreath handles with ribbon terminals in high relief, decorated with cupid looking at a sign inscribed 'Mintons' within a green-ground medallion, the blue ground gilt with neoclassical borders, signed Birks, 35.5cm high, globe mark in gold (finial restored) (2)