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Elegant vintage English dinnerware by Alfred Meakin featuring a burgundy and gold geometric border on classic white ironstone. This complete …
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Elegant vintage English dinnerware by Alfred Meakin featuring a burgundy and gold geometric border on classic white ironstone. This complete partial service includes dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, cups with saucers, and matching serving pieces. The timeless design works beautifully for formal dining, holiday tables, or traditional English tea service. All pieces are in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or scratches.
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Full Description:
A refined vintage dinnerware set produced by Alfred Meakin of England, known for its classic ironstone tableware and enduring craftsmanship. This elegant pattern features a deep burgundy band accented by intricate gold geometric motifs and delicate scroll detailing around the inner rim, creating a timeless formal presentation.
The warm burgundy and gold border pairs beautifully with traditional dining settings, making this set ideal for holiday entertaining, formal dinner parties, or a classic English tea table. The pattern is both sophisticated and versatile, complementing traditional and transitional table settings alike.
This set includes dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, cups with saucers, and coordinated serving pieces, making it a lovely service for six to eight guests.
All pieces are in excellent vintage condition, showing no chips, cracks, scratches, or utensil wear. The glaze remains glossy and the burgundy and gold borders are vibrant and well preserved.
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Included Pieces:
• 8 Dinner Plates
• 8 Salad Plates
• 14 Salad Bowls
• 5 Small Bowls
• 6 Cups
• 6 Saucers
• 1 Oval Serving Bowl
• 1 Sugar Bowl with Lid
• 1 Creamer
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Measurements:
Dinner Plates – 10" diameter (8)
Salad Plates – 6.5" diameter (8)
Salad Bowls – 6.5" diameter (7)
Small Bowls – 5.25" diameter (5)
Cups – 3.25" diameter × 2.75" H (6)
Saucers – 5.5" diameter (6)
Oval Serving Bowl – 9" W × 7" D (1)
Sugar Bowl with Lid – 7" W × 5" D (1)
Creamer – 6" W × 4" D (1)
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Why We Love It:
• Classic English ironstone dinnerware
• Elegant burgundy and gold geometric border
• Complete service with coordinating serving pieces
• Perfect for formal dining, holiday tables, or English tea settings
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Historical Context:
Alfred Meakin was one of England’s most respected Staffordshire pottery manufacturers, producing quality ironstone dinnerware throughout the 20th century. Their pieces are admired for their durability and traditional design, making them a staple in many English households and restaurants.
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Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or scratches observed. The glaze remains bright and the decorative borders are crisp and well preserved.
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- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 10ʺD × 1ʺH
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- China
- Gold-Plate
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Burgundy
- Condition Notes
- Extended Condition Report This vintage Alfred Meakin dinnerware set is in excellent vintage condition. Each piece has been carefully inspected … moreExtended Condition Report This vintage Alfred Meakin dinnerware set is in excellent vintage condition. Each piece has been carefully inspected and presents beautifully with no chips, cracks, repairs, or structural damage observed. The white ironstone bodies remain clean and bright with a consistent glaze throughout. The burgundy and gold decorative border pattern remains crisp and vibrant, with no noticeable fading or wear to the printed decoration. The gold accents retain their original luster and show only very minimal, age-appropriate patina consistent with careful household use over time. Surfaces remain glossy and smooth with no utensil scratching visible on the plates or bowls. Edges and rims across the set are clean and intact with no flea bites, nicks, or hairlines detected. The cups, saucers, and serving pieces are similarly well preserved. All pieces appear to have been well cared for and stored properly, contributing to the excellent overall presentation of the set. Overall, this is a well-preserved vintage dinnerware service suitable for regular use or display. less
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