A Victorian Aesthetic movement teapot by Mintons, Third quarter 19th century, with impressed Mintons mark of post 1863 period, a globular teapot with a straight spout and an arching twig form handle, decorated with sprigs of prunus blossom in low relief with gilt enrichment and black accents; a twig form finial to the lid; impressed Mintons mark underside, unclear date cypher, a trio of painted dots, month and potter's marks, best body mark. Height 16.5 cm