J & G Meakin
CLASSIC BLOCK OPTIC Antique Ironstone Oblong Covered Dish Circa 1890
CLASSIC BLOCK OPTIC Antique Ironstone Oblong Covered Dish Circa 1890
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This oblong white ironstone covered dish, crafted by J & G Meakin of Staffordshire, England circa 1890, features the CLASSIC BLOCK OPTIC design with a squared-off, sometimes referred to as Mitered Block, look. Decorative starburst motifs adorn the lid's ring finial and handles.
The piece is stamped with an early J & G Meakin trademark, featuring the Royal Arms with a lion rampant, with Ironstone China above and Hanley, England below. Measuring 3 ¼” high without the lid and 5 ½” high with the lid, 11 ¾” handle to handle, and 9 ¼” without handles inside, the lid is 9 ¾ by 7 ¼”.
In excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or discoloration and only slight crazing on the lid, this antique ironstone dish is a stunning addition to any collection.
About Meakin Ironstone: In 1851, brothers James and George Meakin opened a pottery firm specializing in high-quality, affordable "uniform hard white earthenware." With James's keen business acumen and the help of their father and other family members, J & G Meakin soon dominated the ironstone china market in the United States.
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