Question:
Hello
My partner is up in canada and found some royal winton that he called me about if I was interested don't have any pics but here is what he told me there are 4 mugs a creamer and a sugar bowl and a serving plater that they set on. He said they are like a robins egg blue color with some white flowers on them not alot of flowers though. I asked about the stamp on the bottom and he said it says royal winton grimwade and that is all it says. He said it does not say England or made in england Just royal winton grimwade.
Does any one know anything about them as I can't find a pic of the color any where and I was wondering why the stamp just had what it had and do you think I should tell him to get them
Thanks
Joseph
Answer:
Hi Joseph,
I'm looking at my Royal Winton: Ceramics Fit for a King, 1998, by Eileen Rose Busby, and I don't see any backstamps without the word England. However, the authors did state: A fair knowledge of trademarks and backstamps is necessary to date and identify authentic Winton from possible reproductions. Because of ordinances stated in import/export laws, it is generally thought anything marked "England" was made prior to 1914, while anything marked "Made in England" was made after that date. However, this only applies to items that were specifically made for export.
...Some especially small items, such as salt and pepper shakers, were only marked "England" or "Made in England." Other pieces have no markings at all, or may have had a paper sticker which did not survived time and wear. On page 76 of this book, there is a light blue (could be robin egg) color with a floral design enameled in white in the center (not all over like their Chintz) items known as Transfer Ware. The author says nothing about the backstamp on these pieces.
The 1998 price value for the 4" Mug is $45 each.
There are no cream and sugar with underplate shown, but there is a condiment set which consist of Sugar, Salt & Pepper and under-tray which has a book value of $95.
Also from pg 19 of the book: Most Grimwade/Royal Winton pieces manufactured between 1885 and the 1960s were marked with some king of a stamp or, less commonly, with a paper label. Because of the number and variation of these trademarks, items can usually be dated accurately to within a few years.... A word of warning: be sure the piece you buy has an old backstamp, unless you intend to buy a reproduction piece. Reproductions are being made in increasing numbers, by companies other than Royal Winton. The author also stated: Grimwades issued a variety of different marks. Goeffrey Godden's Encyclopedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks illustrates those used from 1885-1951, but there were many other. Don't know if you should get them or not. I suppose that depends on the price.
Hope that helps some.
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