Lot 109: Alfred Meakin 'Marigold Princess Shape' Art Deco Tea Set
Current bid: $34 AUD.
Description
A vintage Alfred Meakin 'Marigold Princess Shape' Art Deco tea service, featuring geometric black, grey, and green patterns on cream ceramic, with angular handles. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Circa 1930s-1940s, England * Material: Ceramic * Style: Art Deco, Geometric * Maker's Mark: Alfred Meakin, Marigold Princess Shape Condition: Overall good vintage condition. There is minor wear to the geometric patterns and metallic trim, consistent with age and use. No chips, cracks, or significant crazing are visible. Interesting fact: * Alfred Meakin Ltd. was a prominent Staffordshire pottery manufacturer in England, known for producing dinnerware and tea sets for both the domestic and export markets. * The 'Princess Shape' with its distinctive angular handles and octagonal forms was a popular design during the Art Deco period, embodying the modernist aesthetic of the era. Use: This elegant tea set is ideal for collectors of Art Deco ceramics or for use in a vintage-inspired setting.
Condition Report
Minor wear to the geometric patterns and metallic trim, consistent with age and use.
Specifications
| Category | Ceramics |
|---|---|
| Lot Reference | LOT-109 |
| Buyer's Premium | 20% |