A collection three 1920s ironstone kitchen ceramics by Grimwades Ltd, Stoke On Trent -  the leading manufacturers of Ironstone kitchenware back in the day. The "Bleriot" pie divider is particularly rare, and all items are charmingly decorated with Grimwades' classic typography and gorgeously graphic illustrations of their cookware. We are selling these items separately, so once you have read the details of each, please make your choice in the box below.

Manufacturer: Grimwades Ltd, Stoke On Trent, UK

Date of manufacture: c.1920

Material: ironstone ceramic

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Salt Jar

A good large Grimwades ironstone banded jar with original lid, with SALT typography. Perfect for sea salt when stored alongside the cooker hob. The jar has a surprise, for the underside of its lid is liberally decorated with graphic typography and illustrations.

On the underside of the salt jar's lid the green transfer printed typography reads: "Ask At Any First Class China Stores For" / "All Made In Finest English Ironstone China". Here Grimwades take the opportunity to charmingly advertise further products: their Quick Cooker "For light puddings and stews"; their pie dish; and their safety milk bowl. And all beautifully and graphically illustrated. See image. And by a quirk of chance, the Quick Cooker, Pie Divider and Safety Milk Bowl depicted, we also have here for sale.

On the underside of the salt jar's base the green transfer printed typography reads: "The Grimwade Hooped Household Jar Supplied in 7 sizes 4 1/2 inch to 10 1/2 inch, Sago, Rice, Tapioca, Raisins, Currants, Flour, Meal,Salt, Sugar, Peas, Oatmeal, Barley, Sultanas & Lentils".

Dimensions: Diameter 16cm / Height 20cm

Condition: Excellent

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Quick Cooker Pudding Bowl

An ironstone Grimwades pudding bowl with central heat funnel and fitted lid. The bowl and lid are liberally decorated with graphic typography and illustrations on how to use the Quick Cooker. 

On the underside of the Quick Cooker's lid the green transfer printed typography reads:"Perfect pottery for the pantry" / "Hygienic Domestic Ware" / "Highest Award As Ideal Pottery For The Pantry London 1910". Here again Grimwades take the opportunity to charmingly advertise further products: their Perfection Pie Funnel; pie dish; Hygienic Jug; and Safety Milk Bowl. And all beautifully and graphically illustrated. See image.

Dimensions: Diameter 20cm / Height 12cm

Condition: Excellent - as if brand new.

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Pie Divider

A very rare Grimwades ironstone "Bleriot" combined pie funnel and pie divider, designed so that the cook can bake a pie with two different and segregated fruit fillings. The front side is covered with green transfer printed graphic typography, explaining how to use the divider and to advertise the pie dish it will fit; and on the reverse side, their Quick Cooker pudding bowl is charmingly illustrated. It has a little damage (see below), yet when you think of the decades of oven use it has seen, it's pretty negligible - and considering its rarity, we can forgive it. 

Dimensions: Diameter 16cm / Height 9cm / Width 6cm

Condition: It has three chips, two to the edge/underside of the top and one to the base, which have had white filler applied; and there's some small discolouration to the glaze around the tip. See images.