{"id":10931428098207,"title":"Vintage Grindley Coffee Pot, Cream and Sage Green, 1950s–60s","handle":"tea-pot-1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rather lovely vintage English coffee pot by W. H. Grindley of Staffordshire, probably dating to the 1950s or 1960s, has a tall, gently tapering body in warm ivory cream, with a contrasting sage-green lid. The shape is wonderfully simple, with a long, upward-curving spout, a graceful loop handle and a raised circular foot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW. H. Grindley was established in Tunstall, Staffordshire, in 1880 and became particularly well known for its everyday earthenware and tableware. By the middle of the 20th century, British pottery manufacturers were producing increasingly simple designs for the modern home, often relying on shape and colour rather than elaborate printed decoration. 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H. Grindley of Staffordshire, probably dating to the 1950s or 1960s, has a tall, gently tapering body in warm ivory cream, with a contrasting sage-green lid. The shape is wonderfully simple, with a long, upward-curving spout, a graceful loop handle and a raised circular foot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW. H. Grindley was established in Tunstall, Staffordshire, in 1880 and became particularly well known for its everyday earthenware and tableware. By the middle of the 20th century, British pottery manufacturers were producing increasingly simple designs for the modern home, often relying on shape and colour rather than elaborate printed decoration. This pot has something of that character, with its soft cream glaze and restrained use of green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat I particularly like here is the lid. The little curled handle has an almost whimsical quality, quite different from the otherwise straightforward lines of the pot. The pale green is a lovely contrast to the warm ivory body, and the absence of decoration allows the shape itself to do all the work. There is also something rather pleasing about the tall spout and generous handle, which give it an elegant silhouette without making it feel overly formal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside carries the green printed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrindley England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e backstamp, with a sailing ship inside a crowned shield. This version of the mark was introduced around 1954, providing a useful starting point for dating the piece. Although the form has some Art Deco influence, the backstamp places it in the post-war period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with light age-related signs of use, including minor surface marks and some discolouration around the underside foot rim. The glaze retains a pleasing shine, and no obvious major chips or cracks are visible in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector's note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e What appeals to me about this piece is its simplicity. It has none of the elaborate floral patterns normally associated with traditional Staffordshire tableware, yet the slightly unusual proportions and that lovely curled green lid give it plenty of personality. It is a good example of how British potteries continued to use familiar domestic forms while introducing softer colours and simpler decoration during the post-war years. Equally attractive as a decorative object or as part of a collection of vintage English pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorldwide Shipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We are always happy to ship worldwide. Your piece will be packed with great care and sent tracked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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Vintage Grindley Coffee Pot, Cream and Sage Green, 1950s–60s

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This rather lovely vintage English coffee pot by W. H. Grindley of Staffordshire, probably dating to the 1950s or 1960s, has a tall, gently tapering body in warm ivory cream, with a contrasting sage-green lid. The shape is wonderfully simple, with a long, upward-curving spout, a graceful loop handle and a raised circular foot.

W. H. Grindley was established in Tunstall, Staffordshire, in 1880 and became particularly well known for its everyday earthenware and tableware. By the middle of the 20th century, British pottery manufacturers were producing increasingly simple designs for the modern home, often relying on shape and colour rather than elaborate printed decoration. This pot has something of that character, with its soft cream glaze and restrained use of green.

What I particularly like here is the lid. The little curled handle has an almost whimsical quality, quite different from the otherwise straightforward lines of the pot. The pale green is a lovely contrast to the warm ivory body, and the absence of decoration allows the shape itself to do all the work. There is also something rather pleasing about the tall spout and generous handle, which give it an elegant silhouette without making it feel overly formal.

The underside carries the green printed Grindley England backstamp, with a sailing ship inside a crowned shield. This version of the mark was introduced around 1954, providing a useful starting point for dating the piece. Although the form has some Art Deco influence, the backstamp places it in the post-war period.

Condition: Good vintage condition with light age-related signs of use, including minor surface marks and some discolouration around the underside foot rim. The glaze retains a pleasing shine, and no obvious major chips or cracks are visible in the photographs.

Collector's note: What appeals to me about this piece is its simplicity. It has none of the elaborate floral patterns normally associated with traditional Staffordshire tableware, yet the slightly unusual proportions and that lovely curled green lid give it plenty of personality. It is a good example of how British potteries continued to use familiar domestic forms while introducing softer colours and simpler decoration during the post-war years. Equally attractive as a decorative object or as part of a collection of vintage English pottery.

Worldwide Shipping: We are always happy to ship worldwide. Your piece will be packed with great care and sent tracked.

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