{"product_id":"set-of-4-minton-haddon-hall-butter-pats-in-bone-china-with-gold-rims","title":"Set of 4 Minton Haddon Hall Butter Pats in Bone China with Gold Rims","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour small pieces that bring together the richness of English floral design and the charm of a thoughtfully set table. This set of Minton butter pats features the Haddon Hall pattern, reference B1451, in English-made bone china, finished with delicate gold rims. Their intimate scale allows each floral composition to be appreciated as a miniature framed image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgainst the white ground, flowers in shades of pink, blue, and yellow unfold among green leaves and flowing stems. The decoration combines varied colors with a lightness of composition, leaving white spaces between the motifs so that each flower retains its presence. The gently undulating gold rims follow the contours of the pieces, adding a luminous finish that complements the freshness of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaddon Hall is one of Minton’s most recognized patterns. Designed by John Wadsworth in 1948, it belongs to the company’s postwar period and became its most successful tableware design. Drawing inspiration from Elizabethan embroidery and Persian tile designs, it brings these influences together in an ornamental floral composition. Its textile inspiration can be seen in the intertwining stems, leaves, and flowers, arranged as though part of an embroidery. On these butter pats, the small scale concentrates the pattern’s appeal and invites a closer appreciation of its details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe history of Minton holds a distinguished place in English decorative arts. Founded by Thomas Minton in 1793 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, the manufactory developed in one of the principal centers of the British ceramics industry. Under his son Herbert’s direction during the 19th century, it expanded its production and established a reputation for technical quality, experimentation, and collaboration with artists and designers. Its importance extended beyond domestic dinnerware: the company produced ornamental ceramics and elaborate services that appeared at international exhibitions and entered royal collections. At London’s Great Exhibition of 1851, Queen Victoria purchased a Minton service, reflecting the prestige the firm had achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone china is an essential part of this tradition. This porcelain, whose composition incorporates bone ash, is prized for its whiteness, translucency, and the strength it offers in pieces of delicate appearance. Here, the pale ground provides an ideal setting for the colorful decoration and gold rims. The backstamps identify Minton, the Haddon Hall pattern, and English manufacture, and include John Wadsworth’s signature as a reference to the designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe butter pat brings its own history to the table. Intended to hold an individual serving of butter, it became widely popular from the mid-19th through the early 20th century and continued in use afterward in both domestic and professional settings. Its presence reflects a way of hosting in which every accompaniment had a thoughtfully assigned place within the service. In examples such as these, an everyday function also becomes an opportunity to enjoy fine porcelain and decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, the four butter pats invite that gesture back to a table for four, accompanying bread at breakfast, afternoon tea, or a shared meal. The Haddon Hall pattern pairs naturally with white dinnerware, linen, and other floral services, while the gold rims add a refined accent alongside antique flatware and glassware. Their small scale makes them particularly appealing for introducing touches of color without taking up much space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether added to a Minton collection or enjoyed as a set in their own right, these four pieces offer an intimate connection to the history of a distinguished English manufactory. Their appeal lies in the union of an iconic pattern, delicate bone china, and a purpose that invites renewed attention to the small rituals of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eW 3.8 in × D 3.8 in × H 0.3 in\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regiment of Love","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51149423149295,"sku":"LU10969252566602","price":396.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/0613\/7327\/files\/IMG_0965_bg_processed.jpg?v=1792368640","url":"https:\/\/regimentoflove.com\/products\/set-of-4-minton-haddon-hall-butter-pats-in-bone-china-with-gold-rims","provider":"Regiment of Love","version":"1.0","type":"link"}