W. H. GRINDLEY & CO CARNIVAL OVAL VEGETABLE BOWL

 

 

This large oval vegetable bowl is in the Carnival pattern by W. H. Grindley & Co.  The design is yellow, orange, and blue flowers in an urn.  The outer rim is pale a yellow and the center is an off white.  It measures approximately 10 inches by 7 ¾ inches, and is approximately 2 inches deep.  The flared rim measures approximately 1 inch wide.  It is stamped in blue on the back W.H. Grindley & Co. Ltd, Ivory, England, Reg No. 714550.  You can feel the spots on the back where the piece would have been put on a tri-pod to dry after glazing.  There is some wear and minor scratches from use, and a couple of spots of discoloration on the yellow outer rim area.  There is some age crazing.  The registration number on the back dates this piece from 1925.  The bowl displays well and would be a nice addition to any kitchen.  When properly packaged, it will ship at a 3 pound rate.