{"product_id":"wh-grindley-celtic-flow-blue-butter-pat-3-25-inch","title":"W.H. Grindley Celtic Flow Blue Butter Pat 3 1\/4\" Antique Butter Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique \u003cb\u003eW.H. Grindley Celtic Flow Blue butter pat\u003c\/b\u003e is a charming example of late Victorian tableware. Measuring 3 1\/4 inches in diameter, it features the cobalt blue decoration and scalloped moulded rim that made the Celtic pattern one of Grindley's most popular designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally intended for serving individual portions of butter, these small dishes are now collected as decorative examples of English Flow Blue pottery. The pattern combines ornate foliate motifs with a distinctive textured border and traces of original gilt highlighting around the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celtic pattern was patented in the United States on October 19, 1897, and remained one of W.H. Grindley's best-known Flow Blue designs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI presently have nine excellent examples to offer.  They are part of a large service in this pattern that I recently acquired - please check my other listings for any pieces that may still be available.....\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\u003eCirca 1897–1914\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 3 1\/4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for one butter pat selected from the nine examples in excellent condition. There are no chips, cracks, or repairs noted on these examples. As expected with antique transferware, there is some variation in colour intensity, flow effect, gilt wear, and pattern clarity from piece to piece, making each example unique (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo additional butter pats with condition issues are also available separately. One has a chip, while the other has a chip and discoloured crazing. These may be purchased upon request at a substantial discount, subject to availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Collect Celtic Flow Blue?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButter pats are among the most collectible forms of antique Flow Blue tableware. Their small size makes them easy to display, while the Celtic pattern remains one of the most recognizable and desirable productions of W.H. Grindley. They also pair beautifully with larger Celtic serving pieces and dinnerware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely addition to a Flow Blue collection, Victorian table setting, or antique English pottery display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256975687785,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Grindley-Celtic-Butter-Pat.jpg?v=1780237602","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/fr\/products\/wh-grindley-celtic-flow-blue-butter-pat-3-25-inch","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}