Are Minton figurines and decorative pieces “porcelain,” or something else?

Minton decorative wares can be porcelain, bone china, or earthenware, depending on the item and its era. Figurines and ornate vases might be made in a fine white body suited to detailed modelling and smooth glazing. Other decorative lines, including majolica, use earthenware with bold glazes and moulded form. This matters for care and value, because porcelain and bone china tend to chip with sharp edges, and majolica often shows glaze losses and edge knocks. When shopping online, read the listing’s material and rely more on photos, because translucency at thin edges often points to bone china, and rich, thick coloured glazes over heavy moulding lean toward majolica. The mark helps confirm which side of Minton’s production you are looking at.