Antique 1920s John Maddock Minerva Sugar Bowl Tureen & Waste Bowl Art Deco For Sale

Beautiful antique John Maddock & Sons Ltd. Royal Ivory “Minerva” serving set, made in England and dating to the late 1920s Art Deco period.

The set includes 2 coordinating pieces:

* Lidded sugar tureen / serving bowl — approximately 4.5” high with lid and 5.5” across the rim.

* Open sugar / waste bowl — approximately 2.5” high and 5” across the rim.

Both feature the distinctive Minerva decoration on a warm ivory ground, with colorful cobalt blue, orange, red and green florals complemented by mustard-yellow/ochre ornamental detailing. The angular, faceted forms and scalloped edges are especially attractive and give the pieces wonderful 1920s Art Deco character.

The lidded piece has a particularly decorative finial and makes a striking display piece. The open bowl has a coordinating ornamental border and small floral motif inside.

Marked Royal Ivory / John Maddock & Sons Ltd / England / Regd Shape 737954 / Minerva.

Condition: Excellent antique condition for age with age-related crazing and minor surface/decorative wear consistent with pieces approaching 100 years old. Colors remain vibrant. Please review all photographs closely as they form an important part of the condition description.

Maker: John Maddock & Sons Ltd.

Pattern: Minerva

Registered Shape: 737954

Origin: England

Era: Late 1920s / Art Deco

Material: Glazed earthenware / ceramic

Pieces: 2 bowls + 1 removable lid

These would also be beautiful as decorative display pieces in an Art Deco, English cottage, grandmillennial, maximalist, or collected vintage interior.