A pair of early Victorian Minton vases and covers, the covers surmounted with floral decorated cupid finials. The vases each of Dresden shape, with cylindrical flared form, set on a rococo moulded base. Painted with a chrome-green cartouche of a Watteau scene and Smiths flowers on reverse, with gilt highlights. Model number: 219, circa 1840. 44 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Max Carey in the early 1980's. Reference: illustrated in Minton pottery and porcelain of the first period, 1793-1850. Geoffrey A. Godden. Old restoration to one vase.