What decoration methods did Minton use on their wares?

Minton used a wide range of decoration methods, such as transfer printing for repeatable borders, hand painting for bespoke work, gilding for luxury finish, relief modelling for sculptural surfaces, and specialty techniques such as pâte-sur-pâte. Each method leaves different signs. Transfer print shows dot patterns and tiny repeats under magnification, hand painting shows brush variation and small shifts in line, and gilding wears first on rims and handles, where relief work casts soft shadows and should feel clean and crisp where it rises from the body. Knowing these clues helps you judge quality and spot later repairs. For collectors, the method often matters as much as the pattern itself. A simple plate can be desirable in a rare pattern, yet a complex technique on an ambitious form often drives collector focus toward the single piece.