A pair of Minton turquoise ground porcelain ovoid vases, circa 1865

A pair of Minton turquoise ground porcelain ovoid vases, circa 1865

the form inspired by Italian maiolica with gilt serpent and mask handles, each painted, possibly by Thomas Allen, with continuous friezes of Greek warriors in combat and chariots, between gilt bands of stylized berried leaves, printed puce mark to one

52.5cm. high