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Friendship of Salem Plates by Alfred Meakin
These wonderful Friendship of Salem collector plates by Alfred Meakin were made in Staffordshire, England. With scenes on the front of New York Harbor 1830, Canton Port 1830, and the U.S. Delaware Capturing Le Croyable the back of the plate is marked: Fair Winds/Original Copper Engravings Depicting Historical Scenes of Chinese Export to America/The Friendship of Salem/Alfred Meakin Staffordshire England. The both plates are the same except for coloring, one is in shades of brown on white, the other is blue on white. In very good condition, without chips, cracks or fleabites they measure 10 3/4 inches in diameter. Price quoted is for both plates. Makes a lovely wall display and an addition to any Alfred Meakin Collection. SH & Ins. will be quoted after orders placed. If you have questions feel free to contact me and thank you for looking.
Manufacturer: Alfred Meakin/Staffordshire/Made in England
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Alfred Meakin Dickory Dickory Dock Childrens
This wonderfully vintage ironstone childrens plate featuring the famous nursery rhyme Hickory, Dickory Dock was made by and marked on the back: A with a Crowlfred Meakin/England in green. In 1845 a James Meakin manufactured at Newtown Works, Uttoxeter Road, Longton. Of his sons, James and George founded J & G Meakin (Hanley), while in 1874 another son, Alfred, founded Alfred Meakin at Tunstall. The company appears to have been the amalgamation of three separate factories (Royal, Victoria and Highgate Potteries). According to an 1881 advertisement, Alfred Meakin manufactured ironstone china and white granite ware, suitable for export. In 1932 childrens ware, such as Peter Pan and decorated wares, were being made. On the front under the clock it says Dickory, Dickory, Dock with 2 kids surprised over seeing the mouse, the other 2 designs on the plate are three little mice sharing some cheese and 4 children playing a game of hide and seak. In very good condition, without chips or cracks, there is light scratches in the plate from years of use and some fading to the pictures and it measures 6 5/8 inches in diameter. A great addition to any Childrens Dishes or Alfred Meakin Collection. SH & Ins. will be quoted after orders placed. If you have questions feel free to contact me and thank you for looking.
Manufacturer: Crowlfred Meakin/Made in England
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