Mintons Aesthetic Pate-sur-Pate Covered Vase, fourth quarter 19th century, English, on a peacock blue ground, the decoration marked "TM", the feet, neck and cover decorated in raised Chinese strapwork, marked "Mintons" in gilt transfer print, h. 10-1/2", w. 7", d. 4-1/4".

In overall very good condition. No apparent cracks or breaks. Scattered very minor rubbing to the gilt. The gilding on the edges of the feet, and possibly the lid, may have been re-touched. No repairs apparent to the eye; but under black light, the top of the lid and the feet effervesce differently than the rest of the vase. Inside the rim, at the inner edge where the lid engages it, there are several small fleabites.