Vintage Alfred Meakin Astoria Shape Marigold Pattern Gravy Jug

Title: Vintage Alfred Meakin Astoria Shape Marigold Pattern Gravy Jug.
Manufactured By: Alfred Meakin, made in England
Height: 9cm.
Diameter: 10cm.
Info: Beautiful vintage Marigold pattern Astoria Shape Meakin Sauce or Gravy Jug.
Alfred Meakin Ltd was set up in 1875 and operated from the Royal Albert, Victoria and Highgate Potteries in Tunstall.  Alfred Meakin was the brother of James and George Meakin who ran a large pottery company in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
Alfred Meakin died in 1904 and was succeeded by his son Alfred James who died only four years later.  Alfred John's uncle Robert Johnson bought the company  for his son Stuart Johnson and it stayed in the Johnson family's hands until 1976 when it became Myott-Meakin before becoming part of the Churchill Group.
Condition: Very Good, no fading on the pattern.
Price: R 285.00 Inc Vat.