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W.H. Grindley Celtic Flow Blue butter pat
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W.H. Grindley Celtic Flow Blue Butter Pat 3 1/4" Antique Butter Dish

W.H. Grindley Celtic Flow Blue Butter Pat 3 1/4" Antique Butter Dish

$38.00

This antique W.H. Grindley Celtic Flow Blue butter pat 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.

Originally 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.

The 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. 

I 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.....

Maker

W.H. Grindley & Co., England

Pattern

Celtic

Date

Circa 1897–1914

Measurements

Diameter: 3 1/4 inches

Condition

This 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).

Two 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.

Why Collect Celtic Flow Blue?

Butter 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.

A lovely addition to a Flow Blue collection, Victorian table setting, or antique English pottery display.

 

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