{"product_id":"vintage-royal-winton-grimwades-petunia-pink-oval-serving-tray-26cm","title":"Royal Winton Grimwades 'Petunia' Oval Serving Tray — Pink Ground, Made in England, 1951–52","description":"\u003cp\u003eBritain in 1951 was finding its feet again — the austerity of the postwar years lifting, the potteries of Staffordshire firing back to full capacity, and a renewed push to export the very best of English craftsmanship to markets like Australia. This Royal Winton Grimwades oval serving tray is a direct product of that moment: made at the height of the postwar export revival, destined for Australian tables, and still here — vivid and intact — more than seventy years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003ePetunia\u003c\/em\u003e pattern is among Royal Winton's most distinctive — a scalloped rim in vibrant pastel pink glaze, flanked at each end by relief-moulded petunia blooms in deep magenta and crisp white, the entire perimeter finished in delicate gold gilding. It has the confidence of Art Deco and the warmth of something made entirely by hand. A considered addition to a serious collection, a high tea table that means business, or a vanity that deserves a centrepiece.\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\u003ePetunia\u003c\/em\u003e (Pink Ground)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1951–1952 (verified by backstamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26cm L × 20.5cm W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 380g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e English earthenware, hand-painted with gold gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The pink ground is beautifully vibrant with a high-shine gloss finish — no fading or dullness. Fine, clean, uniform crazing across front and back, completely free of the dark moisture staining so common in ceramics of this era. Minor expected thinning to the gold gilt edge trim consistent with age and handling. No chips, cracks, hairlines, or past restoration of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Note on the Backstamp\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base carries the Royal Winton Grimwades backstamp with the combination of \u003cstrong\u003e\"Made in England\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and the letter \u003cstrong\u003e\"A\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — a marking that precisely dates this piece to \u003cstrong\u003e1951–1952\u003c\/strong\u003e, the crossover era as Britain transitioned out of postwar austerity and ramped up high-quality ceramic exports to Australia. The stamp also bears the official Australian design registration number \u003cstrong\u003eRD 29414\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a serious Royal Winton collector, this level of provenance is exceptional.\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":42457257803822,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/RoyalWintonPinkPetuniaServingTray1.jpg?v=1782190103","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-royal-winton-grimwades-petunia-pink-oval-serving-tray-26cm","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}