Minton 'Floral Japan' Pattern no.4998 Sucrier & Cover c1840

A lovely Minton Japan pattern sucrier and cover with interlaced scrolled handles and twig finial. An underglaze cobalt blue floral design with enamelling in red. In excellent condition; no chips, cracks or restoration. Rare to find these early pieces in such good order. Marked 'no.4998' in scrolled cartouche. Height with cover 15cm (5.95in)