English Art Deco China Dinnerware by Alfred Meakin

English Art Deco China Dinnerware by Alfred Meakin
This lovely 44 piece Alfred Meakin Art Deco English China tea set has a touch of Art Nouveau design (Note the graceful handles on the cream pitcher and teapot ). But the decorative elements are pure Art Deco !It was a style from the 1920s described on the backstamp as "princess shape" and "marigold" with jazzy touches of silver and orange trim.

Alfred Meakin Company was formed in 1875 in Tunstall, England and when he died in 1904 he was succeeded by his son Alfred James whose uncle Robert Johnson eventually took over the operations. The company was so prolific in the 1920s and 30s. There are hundreds of patterns and styles bearing the name "Meakin" altough this pattern (one of our very favorites) was produced exclusively for export .

This set includes a generous range of pieces: dinner plates, salad/dessert plates, soup or pasta plates,cups and saucers, demitasse and saucers an elegant tea pot, sugar bowl with lid and a classic creamer which is a grand size and can also be used as small pitcher for milk or juice. The Princess Shape refers to the octagonal plates, the angled and unusual handles The serving pieces emphasize the period’s fascination with geometric precision.

Whether displayed as part of a collection or set for an elegant tea or dinner, this Alfred Meakin china service embodies the charm and refinement of the Art Deco movement.

12 dinner plates 9.5 inches
9 salad/dessert plates 7.5 inches
4 pasta/soup plates 9 inches
8 cups 3.5 inches and saucers
8 demitasse cups 2.5 inches and saucers
tea pot 6 x 9 inches
sugar bowl 5 inches and milk pitcher 5 inches

Measurements
44 Piece Set