{"product_id":"vintage-royal-winton-grimwades-rosebud-cruet-set-green-leaf-tray-and-shakers-wwii-era-a-mark","title":"Royal Winton Grimwades 'Rosebud' Salt \u0026 Pepper Cruet Set — Green Leaf Tray, WWII Era 'A' Mark, c.1942–52","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is something quietly joyful about a cruet set that has survived eighty years intact — two hand-painted rosebud shakers still sitting in their original green leaf tray, still cheerful, still doing their job. This Royal Winton Grimwades \u003cem\u003eRosebud\u003c\/em\u003e set was made in Staffordshire during one of Britain's most constrained periods of production, when the government's wartime restrictions shaped what the potteries could and couldn't make. The backstamp's \"A\" mark dates it to the 1942–1952 window — a piece born of austerity, dressed in optimism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cruet set was the unsung hero of the mid-century table — present at every meal, handled daily, yet always dressed for the occasion. At a time when tableware was designed to last a lifetime and coordinate across a full service, the cruet was the detail that tied it all together. The \u003cem\u003eRosebud\u003c\/em\u003e pattern — with its hand-painted yellow and pink blooms against crisp white — was exactly the kind of cheerful, affordable elegance that made Royal Winton a staple on Australian and British tables alike. A perfect addition to a vintage kitchen shelf, a tablescaped high tea, or a collector's display of Royal Winton character pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\u003eRosebud\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1942–1952 (WWII era, verified by \"A\" backstamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTray dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5cm L × 7.5cm W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaker height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 167g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e English earthenware, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Original cork stoppers missing — easily replaced with standard craft corks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderplate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small visible chip on the rim near the leaf edge on one side — clearly shown in photos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, clean, uniform crazing throughout all pieces, typical of Royal Winton of this era. No staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only with mild dish soap. Do not soak or place in dishwasher. Avoid sudden temperature changes.\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":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42457408208942,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/RoyalWintonGrimwadesS_PwithPlate6.jpg?v=1782195374","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-royal-winton-grimwades-rosebud-cruet-set-green-leaf-tray-and-shakers-wwii-era-a-mark","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}