Antique W.H. Grindley Celtic Flow Blue Luncheon Plate 8 7/8” c.1897 nuneham courtenay I’m unsure of the intended

I’m unsure of the intended purpose

This Royal Doulton Gipsies plate is stamped “3 11’ on the underside

The shirt was made in Korea of 100% polyester jersey under the Knautical Designs International label for the Diamond & Co importer

button-down flapped slant pocket at either side

has an acetate lining and a cotton interlining

Antique W.H. Grindley Celtic Flow Blue Luncheon Plate 8 7/8” c.1897 nuneham courtenay I’m unsure of the intendedThis antique W. H. Grindley Celtic luncheon plate features one of Grindley's most admired flow blue patterns. Decorated in deep cobalt blue with the soft, blurred effect characteristic of true flow blue ware, the design combines scrolling foliate motifs, a textured border, and traces of original gilt highlighting around the scalloped rim. The Celtic pattern was produced during the golden age of English flow blue pottery and remains highly sought after