Lot 99

Grimwades Winton Mecca Foot Warmer Ivory Ware

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Grimwades Winton Mecca Foot Warmer Ivory Ware

Starting Bid: $5

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by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
June 17, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
17020 Dover Road
Dundee, OH, US 44624

This is a ceramic foot warmer produced by Grimwades Ltd. under the Winton brand, titled The Mecca Foot Warmer. Crafted from English Ivory Ware earthenware, the vessel features a flattened oval form designed with no sharp corners for comfort during use. The design includes two circular finger-hole handles at the shoulders and a short neck with its original knurled ceramic screw-top stopper. The body is decorated with a Chinoiserie-inspired polychrome design over a dense black transfer-printed background of fine trailing vines. The decoration depicts two exotic birds�one in flight and one perched�amidst large pink peonies and smaller orange and yellow blossoms. The base is marked with a comprehensive black transfer backstamp: THE MECCA FOOT WARMER / MADE IN FINEST ENGLISH IVORY WARE / REG NO 571373 / GRIMWADES / [crown and globe logo] / WINTON / STOKE-ON-TRENT / ENGLAND. Additional text on the base reads NO SHARP CORNERS and CAN BE USED AS A WARMING [unclear]. The registered design number 571373 indicates the design originated circa 1910. Approximate Height: 10 - 12 inches.

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