W.H Grindley 1891-1914 Arabic ironstone platter floral pattern 14 1/2 x 10 1/2

Maker    •   W.H. Grindley & Co., Tunstall, Staffordshire (established 1880).    •   range 1891–1914 this is when Grindley used certain marks that included the word England (after the 1891 McKinley Tariff Act required country of origin on imports to the U.S.). Pattern & Style    •   The decoration is a transfer-printed floral design in grey/blue, often described as a sprigged floral border.    •   The shape is a rectangular platter with rounded corners, scalloped rim, and pierced-style embossing at one end.    •   This would have been part of a dinner service. Measurement    •   14 ½ x 10 ½ inches (large serving platter). ⚖️ Collectibility & Value    •   Grindley ironstone from this period is widely collected, especially export patterns.    shows some crazing — expected for age