Minton Aesthetic Period Heart-shaped Box and Cover, Circa 1880

Description

Simply stunning circa 1880 Minton Aesthetic Period heart-shaped box. Cobalt blue body decorated with 22 ct gilded butterflies and beetles. Dimensions 1.25 inches x 2.25 inches.

Provenance: Part of Fortunoff Collection of Aesthetic Porcelain, Nick Boston Antiques. Catalogued and curated by world-recognized expert, Nicolaus Boston.