Plate, 8 inches diameter. Blue transfer. Printed maker's mark for W. H. Grindley & Co. The registry diamond dates the pattern registration to 7 January 1882. This variation of the "Daffodil" pattern is unusual, because it is missing the daffodil border that is seen with this variation. Here the center pattern is a charming scene with two Victorian children climbing in an apple tree, one hanging on for dear life! He has dropped the apples he picked, and his hat has come off. The other child has straddled a branch and is watching his friend with interest. The apple branch is loaded with apples. No specific documentation has been found for this version of Daffodil.

W. H. Grindley & Co. was founded at the Newfield Pottery in 1880 by William Harry Grindley (principal partner) and Mr. Turner (the '& Co.') They produced Earthenware and Ironstone China - particularly for the Canadian, United States, South American and Australian markets. In 1891 the company moved to the Woodfield Pottery, Woodland Street, Tunstall.