What is the Minton “Haddon Hall” pattern, and when did it begin?

Haddon Hall is one of Minton’s best-known tableware patterns and is tied to designer John Wadsworth. Sources from The Minton Archive date the design to 1948, created for the “Fife” shape, and describe it as the company’s most successful tableware pattern. The look is floral and historic in feel, which suits both formal tables and mixed vintage settings. Buyers often stumble on it in the second-hand market since it was produced in many forms. If you’re shopping, confirm you have true Minton pieces by checking the backstamp and the exact border details, since similar floral borders exist in other British china lines. Condition matters most on rims and gilded edges, where wear shows first.