A Minton neoclassical creamer, circa 1810, pattern 780, provenance T. Menzel collection, the bombe creamer with a bracket handle, decorated with two cloud reserves both with gilded shell motifs and luxuriant arrangements of summer flowers, the cobalt body gilt embellished with trailing vegetation, shells and seaweed; painted crossed sword mark, pattern number underside, height 11 cm, width 15 cm