Royal Winton gravy/sauce boats (made by Grimwades Ltd.) (England)

Grimwades was a pottery manufacturer based in Stoke-on-Trent, England, that operated from 1900 to 1964. The company was founded by Leonard Lumsden Grimwade, who had previously worked for the famous pottery firm Wedgwood.

Grimwades initially produced a wide range of pottery, including dinnerware, vases, and decorative items, but they soon became known for their high-quality earthenware teapots. These teapots were popular in England and were exported around the world, particularly to the United States.

In the early 20th century, Grimwades began to produce a line of pottery called "Royal Winton," which was produced from the early 20th more... century until the 1960s. The pottery is known for its brightly colored and whimsical designs, which were inspired by the Art Deco movement of the time.

Royal Winton pieces were typically made of earthenware and were often decorated with intricate patterns, florals, or scenes from nature. Some of the most popular designs included "Marguerite," "Summertime," and "Sweet Pea."

Under the Royal Winton brand, the company also produced a line of "Chintz" ware, which was highly sought after by collectors.

One of the most distinctive features of Royal Winton pottery is its use of lustreware. Lustreware is a type of pottery that has a metallic sheen, typically created by applying a thin layer of metal oxide to the surface of the piece. Royal Winton used lusterware extensively in their designs, giving their pieces a distinctive shimmer.

During World War II, Grimwades produced pottery for the war effort, including gas mask containers and mess tins. After the war, the company continued to produce pottery, but competition from other manufacturers and changing consumer tastes led to its decline.

In 1964 Grimwades Ltd was acquired by the Howard Pottery Group and the business traded as Royal Winton. less...

Sauce boats, also called gravy boats, are a small jug form object used for serving sauces and gravy as indicated by the name. They were made in silver, silver plate or ceramics became fashionable in the early 18th century. Early suaceboats were usually plain and of oval shape, with a solid oval foot.. In the later Georgian period they became more elaborate, with the metal examples decorated with chasing and engraving, and a three-footed base, and sometimes available in pairs. Ceramic suaceboats were often part of a dinner service, and some of the ceramic sauceboats have an attached plate, more... its purpose being to catch drips and dribbles. less...