On offer is a rare WW1-era Grimwades ceramic bowl featuring Bruce Bairnsfather’s iconic “Old Bill” illustration, complete with the well-known caption: “When the ’ell is it goin’ to be strawberry?”. Produced in England during the First World War, Grimwades’ Bairnsfather series used humorous trench-life imagery to boost morale, and items from this range are now highly sought after by collectors.

The bowl displays the typical sepia transfer print and gilt border associated with the series. It measures approximately 10 inches in diameter and 2 inches high. Condition is good for age, with expected gilt wear to the rim, a small chip on the foot rim and a few minor glaze flakes, all consistent with early 20th-century use.

Key Features
✅ Genuine WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather “Old Bill” bowl
✅ Produced by Grimwades, England
✅ Sepia transfer print with humorous wartime caption
✅ Approx. 10 inches diameter × 2 inches high
✅ Condition: Gilt wear, small foot-rim chip, minor glaze flakes

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