{"product_id":"rare-royal-winton-sunshine-chintz-covered-cheese-butter-dish-made-in-england","title":"Royal Winton Grimwades 'Sunshine' Chintz Covered Butter \u0026 Cheese Dish — Pattern No. 4030, Wartime 'A' Mark, c.1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoyal Winton's chintz patterns are among the most collected English ceramics in the world — and \u003cem\u003eSunshine\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the finest. Pattern No. 4030 is a dense, all-over floral in pink, blue, yellow, and deep red on a soft cream ground: the kind of pattern that stops you in your tracks and makes a table feel instantly dressed. This covered butter and cheese dish was made in Staffordshire during the wartime concentration period, when the British government restricted pottery production to essential wares only — the \"A\" backstamp confirming its production under the UK Wartime Concentration Scheme. That it was made at all, and made this beautifully, says something about the resilience of the English potteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChintz tableware was designed to be used together — teapots, plates, jugs, and butter dishes all in the same pattern, creating a table that felt abundant and considered even in lean times. A covered butter dish was a staple of the well-set table, keeping butter fresh and presented with care. This one is a considered addition to an existing Royal Winton \u003cem\u003eSunshine\u003c\/em\u003e collection, a standalone centrepiece for a chintz enthusiast, or simply one of the most beautiful things you could put on a breakfast table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Winton Grimwades, Staffordshire, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSunshine\u003c\/em\u003e Chintz, Pattern No. 4030\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1940s (Wartime, verified by \"A\" backstamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16cm L × 11.5cm W × 8cm H (with lid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 325g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e English earthenware, all-over chintz transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or structural repairs. The \u003cem\u003eSunshine\u003c\/em\u003e chintz transfer is bright, glossy, and beautifully vibrant. Fine, clean glaze crazing on the base plate only — completely expected and typical for English earthenware of this age. Minor light wear to the gold gilt trim along the edges, consistent with careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only with mild dish soap. Do not soak, use abrasive scourers, or place in a dishwasher or microwave. Avoid sudden temperature changes to protect the glaze and gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree tracked and insured shipping within Australia on all orders over $100. Every piece is carefully double-boxed to ensure it arrives at your door in perfect condition. Duties and taxes are collected at checkout for all international orders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42457419743278,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/RoyalWintonGrimwadesChintzButterDish6.jpg?v=1782197502","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/rare-royal-winton-sunshine-chintz-covered-cheese-butter-dish-made-in-england","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}