W.H. Grindley & Co - Coffee service (15) - "Old Chelsea" - Ceramic - For 6 people
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Elegant and complete English coffee service by W.H. Grindley, model “Old Chelsea,” made in Staffordshire, one of the most important English ceramic regions.
The service stands out for its refined multicolored floral decoration, distributed on a white background: branches, leaves, small flowers and berries are outlined in brown and enriched with touches of red, blue, yellow and pink, creating a particularly rich yet balanced overall effect. The motif, of traditional English taste, evokes the world of porcelain and 18th-century floral ceramics, reinterpreted through the language of industrial production in Staffordshire.
The shape of the cups is elegant and harmonious, with shaped handles and a slightly undulating profile; saucers and serving pieces also feature a delicate border and a modeling that contribute to the refined appearance of the whole.
The service includes:
-tea pot with lid
-sugar bowl
-milk jug
-6 cups with corresponding saucers
W.H. Grindley & Co. was a Staffordshire manufacturer founded in Tunstall in 1880, in the heart of the Stoke-on-Trent ceramic district. Production focused mainly on tableware intended also for everyday use, with particular attention to the robustness of ironstone and the possibility of offering elaborate decorations at affordable prices. The manufacturer remained active until 1991.
Seller's Story
My name is Riccardo. I recently graduated in Art History from the University of Florence and I am passionate about porcelain. From tableware to artistic vases, from figurines to tea and coffee sets, I am fascinated by the mastery and creativity of great artisans and designers who manage to shape this fragile material, transforming a rough mass into masterpieces with a story to tell. During my years at university I began to become interested in the history of nineteenth- and twentieth-century tableware; today, every day, I deal with prestigious porcelain pieces that always have something to say to me and to those who purchase them. I love that every day I can discover more about the objects I find while traveling around Italy, always learning something new. I always try to convey to my clients this passion I have for the objects I sell, certain that each of them has a story to tell: that of the creator, that of the one who preserved it, and that of the person who will give it a new life.
Translated by Google TranslateElegant and complete English coffee service by W.H. Grindley, model “Old Chelsea,” made in Staffordshire, one of the most important English ceramic regions.
The service stands out for its refined multicolored floral decoration, distributed on a white background: branches, leaves, small flowers and berries are outlined in brown and enriched with touches of red, blue, yellow and pink, creating a particularly rich yet balanced overall effect. The motif, of traditional English taste, evokes the world of porcelain and 18th-century floral ceramics, reinterpreted through the language of industrial production in Staffordshire.
The shape of the cups is elegant and harmonious, with shaped handles and a slightly undulating profile; saucers and serving pieces also feature a delicate border and a modeling that contribute to the refined appearance of the whole.
The service includes:
-tea pot with lid
-sugar bowl
-milk jug
-6 cups with corresponding saucers
W.H. Grindley & Co. was a Staffordshire manufacturer founded in Tunstall in 1880, in the heart of the Stoke-on-Trent ceramic district. Production focused mainly on tableware intended also for everyday use, with particular attention to the robustness of ironstone and the possibility of offering elaborate decorations at affordable prices. The manufacturer remained active until 1991.
Seller's Story
My name is Riccardo. I recently graduated in Art History from the University of Florence and I am passionate about porcelain. From tableware to artistic vases, from figurines to tea and coffee sets, I am fascinated by the mastery and creativity of great artisans and designers who manage to shape this fragile material, transforming a rough mass into masterpieces with a story to tell. During my years at university I began to become interested in the history of nineteenth- and twentieth-century tableware; today, every day, I deal with prestigious porcelain pieces that always have something to say to me and to those who purchase them. I love that every day I can discover more about the objects I find while traveling around Italy, always learning something new. I always try to convey to my clients this passion I have for the objects I sell, certain that each of them has a story to tell: that of the creator, that of the one who preserved it, and that of the person who will give it a new life.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
For 6 people
Number of objects
15
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Manufacturer/brand
W.H. Grindley & Co
Model
"Old Chelsea"
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
1 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
