1930’s Rare Alfred Meakin, Tunstall, Fine Porcelain Serving Platter With Foyers Pattern Contemporary On April 25

On April 25

this adorable little item consists of a tea ball with chain and an attached red enamelled “tea” charm incursive

a fluted portion along the shoulder and standing on a short graduated base

a large clear glass pedestal cake stand crafted in the regular manner with smooth well surface

1930’s Rare Alfred Meakin, Tunstall, Fine Porcelain Serving Platter With Foyers Pattern Contemporary On April 25Alfred Meakin Ltd was established in 1875 and operated from Royal Albert, Victoria and Highgate Potteries in Tunstall. In 1930 Newfield Potteries was purchased and between 1957 and 1980 the Victoria and Highgate Works were rebuilt and expanded. In 1980 the firm acquired the Alexander Works at Cobridge, which were originally built by Myott in 1902, after merging with Myott in 1976 as Myott Meakin. It then became part of the Churchill Group in 1991. The