punch bowl & George VI & Queen Elizabeth pattern A4283

Grimwades Ltd

Summary

Large circular punch bowl on wide footring. Interior decorated in gilt with ten crown motifs in two rows of five encircling central inscription of date 1937. Commemorative gilt inscription inside rim reads CORONATION.OF.KING.GEORGE VI.AND.QUEEN.ELIZABETH. Gilt bands to rim and footring, exterior sides decorated with ten crowns in two rows of five. Commemorative punch bowl, cream earthenware, decorated in gilt with crowns and an inscription celebrating the coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1937. Royal Winton (Grimwades range) pattern : A4283

Display Label

Gallery text panel The Industrial Art Collection In the early 1930s Manchester Art Gallery decided to form a collection of modern design. The Industrial Art Collection was intended to show how artistic qualities could be found in the most humble of everyday objects, from kitchen tableware to bedroom curtains. The collection enabled the Gallery to take part in a growing debate on standards in British design. It was an opportunity to encourage manufacturers to improve the quality of their products, and to show Gallery visitors that good design could and should be available to everyone. With this in mind, curator Lawrence Haward visited trade fairs and department stores, acquiring textiles, ceramics, glass and furniture. His choices are typical of 1930s 'good taste' and many have since become design classics.