Artwork
Seal of the Corporation of Stoke upon Trent'

Seal of the Corporation of Stoke upon Trent' is a paint painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Minton. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Seal of the Corporation of Stoke upon Trent is a mixed-media artwork created in 1901 by Minton, comprising oil painting and gilding on canvas and wood.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork features an oval seal with a coat of arms, symbolizing the Corporation of Stoke upon Trent. The coat of arms combines elements representing the pottery industry and the armorial bearings of four families.
Technique & Style
The seal is rendered in oil paint with gilded decoration, mounted on a white canvas within a gilded inner frame, and set within an outer gilded wood frame with a glass panel.
History & Provenance
The seal was created in 1901, referencing the year 1874 in its inscription, likely marking the incorporation of Stoke upon Trent.
Artist & collection
Artist
Minton made official civic seals, decorative sculptures, and statuettes in the mid-1800s Stoke-on-Trent tradition.











