17cm Bread and Butter Plate- One fine Day, Cherry blossom, Pink, c1912

You are looking at an inspirational 17.5cm bread and butter plate-One Fine Day.  Finely decorated Grey trees in the background, a bridge that separates them from the ornamental Cherry blossom trees. Pretty Pink blossoms and two birds [bluebirds or swallows] against a cream background. These blooming cherry blossom trees go hand in hand with the arrival of spring and are symbols of friendship and renewal.

The is a beautiful small plate by J & G Meakin, well known in the 20th century for the wares they produced between 1912 and 1963.  These colored accents of pinks, greys, natural brown, and creams will light up any gray and dull room décor, hence the "One Fine Day" Pattern name.   ;)

MANUFACTURER:

J & G Meakin Ltd. Regd-SOL 391413.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:

England.

IDENTIFICATION MARKING:

Marked used by the company from 1912

Regd. SOL 391413, Rising Sun Face, J. & G Meakin, England

Coincidently the Cherry blossom trees in the US also date back to 1912.

PATTERN NAME:

One Fine Day- with colorful Cherry Blossom Branch below the trademark.

This pattern  dates to 1940-1958 [New Designs on J & G Meakin Ltd.  Staffordshire England]

Potters mark in red- "S"-

CONDITION:  Pre💗/Utilized

Great condition.

There are no chips, cracks, crazing, stains, discoloration, or restorations. Please note that the gold on the edge trim is slightly worn but free from nicking.  The pattern has held up well, without any wear. The glaze is intact and, it has a nice shine. The piece has minor flaws and, the surface is glossy and clean. 

TYPE:

This small rim shape plate would be the perfect size for individual bread serving, tea-time, lunch, snacks, servings of whipped butter and, even serving dessert at the end of a meal.  This bread and butter plate resembles a side plate with a 3cm wide rim that runs around the plate, which helps to keep any juices or sauces contained. 

📏MEASUREMENTS:

Height: 1.8cm  

Diameter: 17.5cm

Rim cross section: 12cm

Weight: 199g