Two Minton majolica figural triple sweetmeat stands 1861 and 1866

each modelled with a scantily draped cherub allegorical of either Art or Industry, standing above three scallop shell-shaped bowls, each with impressed shape number 906 and year code for 1861 or 1866, Industry also with impressed MINTON and the letter A. Some restoration.

Industry: The end section of his hammer is restored; the leading edge of one of the shells is restored. Art: The figure has been off the base and restored back on - the restoration is well done; one shell is extensively restored.
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Shape number 906 is recorded in the Minton Ornamental Shape books as "Tray for bonbons, three compartments in form of scallop shells and modelled figure and motifs to represent art". A third version of this form is known, bearing the same shape number, but with a figure allegorical of Science.