"THEIR AIM WAS TO SELL RELIABLE, SERVICEABLE AND GOOD LOOKING POTTERY TO THE PEOPLES OF THE AMERICAS, THE DOMINIONS AND THE COLONIES AND THEIR FACTORY IN HANLEY WAS PLANNED AND ORGANISED ACCORDINGLY." BERNARD HOLLOWOOD ON THE HISTORY OF J & G MEAKIN POTTERY

{HISTORY}

If there was ever a success story about a pottery that lasted its entire length of time in business, it would be the J & G Meakin Pottery of England. Founded in 1851 by two brothers, James and George, in the popular pottery hub of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, J & G Meakin was a success from day one.

Credited with having a keen understanding of both the English market and the American market, the brothers securely positioned themselves in the export business by setting up a US office, studying the needs and desires of American consumers, and making dishware back in England that would appeal to their across-the-pond customers.  For 100 years, they produced dishware that was of high quality and pretty design. They treated their employees well. They gave back to their English community. And they navigated a century's worth of sustainable business practices with aplomb.

In 1885, James passed away, leaving his brother to run the pottery for a handful of years before he, too, passed away in 1891. James & George's sons then took over the business, a change that marked an important transition in the company's history and breathed new life into the pottery. 

Flourishing throughout the 20th century, J & G Meakin continued to produce beautiful dishware that caught the attention of American collectors. This vintage cream and sugar set was made in the 1970s, and features the classic Colonial pattern with an all white color palette and embossed archways and swirls around the rim and belly of each piece, this pattern mimicked the simplicity of the colonial era and in doing so, is now a timeless se that fits in with any aged set where antique, vintage or modern. 

Made of bright white ironstone, this set was part of Meakin's Sterling line which included both plain white dishware and an array of floral patterns meant for mixing and matching. 

All white Colonial sets are hard to find these days, no doubt most likely due to their effortless ability to fit in with practically everything in the kitchen. We just love pieces like that. These two are right at home on the breakfast tray, the party buffet, the coffee cart, and the dining table.

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

• Bright white ironstone with embossed details
  
• three piece set includes creamer, sugar bowl and matching lid
• Stamped on bottom with maker's mark 

{CONDITION}

In gorgeous vintage condition. This set contains no chips, cracks, spots or staining. 

{SIZE}

The sugar bowl measures 6" inches (height including lid) x 6" inches (width) x 3.25" inches (depth) and weighs 13 oz. The creamer measures 4.75" inches (height) x 4.5" inches (width spout to handle) x 3' inches (depth) and weighs 8 oz.  

{FOR THE LOVE OF IRONSTONE}

For the collector, find more ironstone pieces in the shop here.