A Minton allegorical majolica jardiniere, circa 1870 - 1880, decorated in relief with a oval classical portrait of a male and female in profile, she with a foliate sprig in her blonde hair and turquoise pendant earrings within a yellow ochre beaded border, he with a foliate wreath in his hair, the sky blue ground decorated in relief with laurel branches, the whole with Greek key border, height 49cm, impressed Minton, shape 6821