{"product_id":"wh-grindley-celtic-flow-blue-lidded-butter-dish","title":"Antique W.H. Grindley Celtic Flow Blue Lidded Butter Dish c.1897","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique lidded butter dish was produced by W.H. Grindley \u0026amp; Co. of England in their highly collectible Celtic flow blue pattern, introduced in 1897. The set features richly blurred cobalt blue decoration accented with gilt highlights and ornate moulded detailing typical of late Victorian and Edwardian tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dish consists of a fitted domed cover resting on an integrated handled underplate with a recessed centre designed to secure the butter dome in place. The softly flowing cobalt decoration, textured border and elegant scalloped contours create a refined presentation piece equally suited to display or use within a blue-and-white transferware collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example comes from a large matching service in the Celtic pattern recently acquired - please check my listings for matching pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW.H. Grindley \u0026amp; Co., England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeltic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced between 1897 and 1914\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall width across handles: 7 7\/8\".\u003cbr\u003eIndented centre diameter: 5\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe butter dish remains in very good condition overall. There is a small low blue glaze spot along the edge of the underplate, along with two small chips to the underside edge of the plate. The dome also shows a few brownish kiln inclusions \/ glaze impurities along the lower edge (see photos). The piece still presents beautifully with strong colour and attractive gilded detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic cobalt flow blue decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilded Victorian detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted domed butter cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated handled underplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalloped moulded edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish transferware craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and increasingly difficult-to-find serving piece in one of Grindley’s most decorative flow blue patterns....\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43250797576297,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Grindley-Celtic-Butter-Dish.jpg?v=1779932371","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/de\/products\/wh-grindley-celtic-flow-blue-lidded-butter-dish","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}