Description: Preowned and being sold in vintage As-is condition …..English potter Alfred Meakin produced a collection of colored bird plates from John James Audobon's Birds of America Elephant Folio. The collectible plates were endorsed by the American Audobon Society in New York & made available for retail in the late 1930's and 1940's. Up for sale is a set of 7 plates, each with a different colored bird design measuring 8 inches in diameter. They have an embossed, wide floral rim in a creamy white, produced of ironstone china.The coloring is clean and bright. They would make a stunning wall or table setting display for the bird enthusiest or collector. Set includes : 7 luncheon/salad plates #18 Bewick’s wren # 62 Passenger Pigeon # 367 Band-tailed pigeon #43 Cedar bird #114 White crowned sparrow # 168 Fork-tailed Flycatcher # 79 Kingbird Condition is very good. Crazing, crackling is present as well as small pits and a couple of brown spots all consistent with age and plate type. One plate has a crack Please look at Detailed photos to convey condition. Please ask for anything additional before purchase.
Price: 89 USD
Location: Sebastian, Florida
End Time: 2024-12-22T17:05:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: England
Number of Items in Set: Seven-Piece
Shape: Round
Occasion: All Occasions
MPN: does not apply
Year Manufactured: 1940
Vintage: Yes
Department: Adult
Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Licensed Reproduction
Plate Diameter: 8”
Style: Victorian
Features: Decorative, Stackable, Embossed
Production Style: Art Pottery
Finish: Glossy
Handmade: No
Pattern: Birds of Amercia
Color: Multicolor
Set Includes: Plate, Plate Set
Material: ironstone
Brand: Alfred Meakin
Type: Plate
Era: Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)
Theme: Birds
Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Backstamp: Printed
Production Technique: Transferware
Product Line: Birds Of America
