W.H. Grindley Flow Blue Bowl
This is a fine ceramic bowl made of ironstone or porcelain with a scalloped, lobed body. It features a decorative transfer-ware pattern in blue, likely a floral 'flow blue' style where the pigment intentionally bleeds into the glaze for a soft, diffused aesthetic. The exterior shows delicate blue vines and botanical motifs against a white ground. The base displays significant provenance through dual maker's marks. A brown backstamp reads 'THE MONDELAY' with the globe trade mark of W.H. Grindley & Co. of England, including a Registration Number 'Rd No. 174727'. A second, overlapping mark in violet-blue also displays the Grindley globe logo with the text 'MELBOURNE'. The RN number dates the design registration to approximately 1891, placing the piece in the late Victorian period. The bowl's construction shows high-quality craftsmanship with symmetrical lobing. Condition-wise, it appears well-preserved with clear, legible stamps, though there are minor dark specks consistent with kiln firing 'pepper' or slight age-related staining. No major chips or structural cracks are immediately visible from this angle, though fine crazing would be expected for a piece of this age produced in Staffordshire, England.
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Estimated Value
$125 - $175
Basic Information
Category
Antique Ceramics and Pottery
Appraised On
December 27, 2025
Estimated Value
$125 - $175
Item Description
This is a fine ceramic bowl made of ironstone or porcelain with a scalloped, lobed body. It features a decorative transfer-ware pattern in blue, likely a floral 'flow blue' style where the pigment intentionally bleeds into the glaze for a soft, diffused aesthetic. The exterior shows delicate blue vines and botanical motifs against a white ground. The base displays significant provenance through dual maker's marks. A brown backstamp reads 'THE MONDELAY' with the globe trade mark of W.H. Grindley & Co. of England, including a Registration Number 'Rd No. 174727'. A second, overlapping mark in violet-blue also displays the Grindley globe logo with the text 'MELBOURNE'. The RN number dates the design registration to approximately 1891, placing the piece in the late Victorian period. The bowl's construction shows high-quality craftsmanship with symmetrical lobing. Condition-wise, it appears well-preserved with clear, legible stamps, though there are minor dark specks consistent with kiln firing 'pepper' or slight age-related staining. No major chips or structural cracks are immediately visible from this angle, though fine crazing would be expected for a piece of this age produced in Staffordshire, England.
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