{"product_id":"royal-winton-grimwades-blue-green-leaf-serving-plate-ww2-a-stamp-c-1940s","title":"Vintage Royal Winton Grimwades Leaf Serving Plate — Aqua \u0026 Blue Split Glaze, Made in England c.1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe small letter “A” printed on the base of this plate is easy to overlook — but it tells a remarkable story. During World War II, the British government’s Wartime Concentration Scheme restricted ceramic production to a handful of licensed nucleus factories, allowing them to continue manufacturing only for export. That “A” mark is the proof: this plate was made under those strict wartime conditions, in a Staffordshire factory operating under government licence, at a moment when fine ceramics were considered a luxury the home market could not afford. Pieces that survived are a small, tangible piece of social history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Royal Winton (Grimwades Ltd) in Stoke-on-Trent between 1941 and 1950, this generous leaf-shaped serving plate is a beautiful example of the brand’s signature style — naturalistic foliage forms rendered in the bold, clean lines of late Art Deco design. The high-gloss split glaze shifts from rich aqua and teal into soft cornflower blue, and the deeply moulded leaf veining catches the light dramatically as the colours change across the surface. A considered addition to a curated tablescape, a collection of English leaf pottery, or a display of wartime-era ceramics — and a striking serving piece that is still entirely functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base carries the printed backstamp \u003cem\u003eRoyal Winton \/ Made in England\u003c\/em\u003e with the distinctive wartime “A” mark. Colours remain exceptionally vibrant and the factory gloss finish is fully intact. Mild, uniform crazing beneath the glaze is standard and expected for English earthenware of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Winton (Grimwades Ltd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1941–1950 (Wartime to immediate post-war)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 346 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine Earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-gloss two-tone split glaze — aqua\/teal into cornflower blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed — \u003cem\u003eRoyal Winton \/ Made in England\u003c\/em\u003e with wartime “A” stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, fleabites, or repairs. Colours remain exceptionally vibrant and the factory gloss finish is fully intact. Mild, clean, uniform crazing beneath the glaze is standard and expected for English earthenware of this age and does not affect structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only in warm water with mild detergent. Avoid soaking, abrasive cleaners, and sudden temperature changes. Not dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Winton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42609771806766,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/Royal_Winton_Leaf_Serving_Plate_1.jpg?v=1785658284","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/royal-winton-grimwades-blue-green-leaf-serving-plate-ww2-a-stamp-c-1940s","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}