{"product_id":"antique-w-h-grindley-celtic-flow-blue-gravy-boat-amp-underplate-set-c-1897","title":"Antique W.H. Grindley Celtic Flow Blue Gravy Boat \u0026amp; Underplate Set c.1897","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique gravy boat and matching underplate were produced by W.H. Grindley \u0026amp; Co. of England in their elegant “Celtic” flow blue pattern, introduced in 1897. Rich cobalt blue decoration softly blurs into the white ground in the classic flow blue manner, while delicate gilt accents highlight the moulded edges and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gravy boat features an ornate scrolling handle, scalloped rim and pedestal base, all characteristic of late Victorian and Edwardian tableware design. The matching underplate echoes the same richly detailed Celtic border pattern and was designed to catch drips while adding a refined presentation to the dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set forms part of a large service in the Celtic pattern recently acquired.\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\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderplate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 9\".\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 5\".\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1 1\/8\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGravy Boat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 8 1\/4\" from spout tip to back of handle.\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 3 3\/4\".\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 4\" at the spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth pieces remain in excellent antique condition. There is one small rough glaze flaw \/ manufacturing defect along the edge of the underplate (see last close-up photo), really nothing, and otherwise the set shows beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep cobalt flow blue decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVictorian \/ Edwardian transferware styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilded highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnate moulded handle and pedestal foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching original underplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative and functional serving piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful example of English flow blue tableware, ideal for collectors of Victorian ceramics, antique transferware and blue-and-white décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShopify SEO Title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique W.H. Grindley Celtic Flow Blue Gravy Boat \u0026amp; Underplate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShopify Meta Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique W.H. Grindley Celtic flow blue gravy boat with matching underplate, produced in England between 1897 and 1914. Victorian blue transferware set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShopify URL Handle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewh-grindley-celtic-flow-blue-gravy-boat-underplate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43250756681833,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Grindley-Celtic-Gravy.jpg?v=1779928752","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/products\/antique-w-h-grindley-celtic-flow-blue-gravy-boat-amp-underplate-set-c-1897","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}