Pair of "Pompeian" vases with covers 1869 - 1879

This pair of covered vases, attributed to the Minton porcelain factory, are excellent examples of the 19th-century revival of Neoclassical design. The vases are adorned with classical motifs and figures, executed in a delicate, painterly style. The blue ground, gold accents, and pink cameo medallions create a harmonious and elegant composition, showcasing the mastery of Minton's ceramic production. These "Pompeian" vases, dating between 1869 and 1879, would have been prized possessions, reflecting the taste for the antique that prevailed in the Victorian era.