Lot 068: Lot of Vintage Ceramic Homewares and Sundries

Description

A collection of diverse vintage ceramic decorative pieces, including a Royal Winton Grimwades 'Pear' cruet set and a Wilkinson 'Honeyglaze' floral serving dish, alongside other novelty and botanical-themed ceramics. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century * Material: Glazed earthenware * Style: Varied, including novelty fruit-themed, botanical, and floral designs * Items: Royal Winton Grimwades 'Pear' cruet set on a leaf tray with a spoon, a Wilkinson 'Honeyglaze' floral serving dish, a strawberry jam pot, a small leaf dish with cherries, a large leaf-patterned plate, a conch shell ornament, and a small cream vase. Condition: Crazing is visible on the Royal Winton cruet set tray and the Wilkinson Honeyglaze dish. The spoon shows tarnishing consistent with age. Other items show minor wear appropriate for their age. Interesting fact: * Royal Winton is a brand name used by Grimwades Ltd. of Stoke-on-Trent, England, known for its distinctive chintz patterns and novelty ware, particularly popular in the mid-20th century. * Wilkinson Pottery, also based in Staffordshire, England, produced a variety of domestic earthenware, including their "Honeyglaze" range, which was known for its warm, slightly textured finish. Use: Suitable for collectors of vintage ceramic homewares, decorative display, or functional use in a retro-themed kitchen or dining room.

Condition Report

Crazing visible on the Royal Winton cruet set tray and the Wilkinson Honeyglaze dish. Spoon is tarnished.

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