FINE MINTON MONUMENTAL MAJOLICA CISTERNCirca 1875
Modeled by Piere-Emile Jeannest, the cobalt blue oval basin with removable reeded liner centering a patera and with an upper border of stylized scrolling foliage, in tones of lighter blue and mauve, the basin with figural male terms morphing into leaves at each end, the sides with rams head's hung with garlands, unmarked.

Height 17 in., Width 35 in., Depth 28 in.
Height 43.1 cm, Width 88.9 cm Depth 71.1 cm

cf. a monumental cistern designed by Piere-Emile Jeannest, no. 614, recorded in the Minton pattern archive, was exhibited by Minton at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876.

Overall in very good condition. There are a re painted areas on the rim of the liner, as well as minor cracks, 2 very small chips and with an area of repair on the liner in he same area as well.