Antique 1895 W. H. Grindley Melbourne Beaded Flow Blue 12” Serving Dish with Lid in Near Mint Condition. A True Antique in the Flow Blue Melbourne Rose Pattern with a Slight Beaded Trim. This Serving Dish is Over 100 Years Old and is in Amazing condition with NO Craps, Chips, Breaks, or Crazing. Despite its age, there’s no Major Damage, or Repairs. There are some light surface scratches that can only been seen when you shine a light on them at certain angles. A Very High Quality Piece of China with a Matching Lid. There are 3 small Rub marks on the Rim of the bowl from the Lid Resting on the Bowl over the years. Two of the Rub marks are 1mm wide and the third Rub Mark is Approximately 3mm wide. These are the only marks on the entire bowl and lid, and they do not stand out. There is no cracks anywhere around the Rim of the Bowl or the Lid. An Ornate Dish with Raised Blue & White Scroll Work on the Handles and a Scalloped Foot and Lid. On the Bottom of this Dish is the Old Globe & Banner Stamp that is Marked Melbourne W. H. Grindley England. The Inside bowl measurements are approximately 9 1/4” Wide X 6 1/2” X 2 1/2” Deep. The approximate measurements of the outside of the bowl is 7 1/2” Wide, with it measuring 12” Long from the outside handle to outside handle. A Highly Collectible Piece that Would Make an Excellent Serving Dish, or a Beautiful Display Piece.