Alfred Meakin Ltd Pottery was a British company that produced earthenware and semi-porcelain tableware, tea sets, and toilet ware from 1875 to 1976. The company was founded by Alfred Meakin, the brother of James and George Meakin who ran a large pottery company in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.
The item is a 20 piece set with “The Post House” pattern in blue on white and consisting of 4 dinner plates, 4 dessert bowls, 4 tea plates, 4 saucers and 4 cups. The Post House Pattern depicts and English an English Village along a river side with villagers, horses and carriage.
Stamped underneath: The Post House Alfred Meakin Staffordshire England. A Hand Engraved Pattern Applied Under The Glaze. Detergent And Acid Resisting Colour.
The set is in unused, mint condition with no damages noted.
Standard cup, saucer and tea plate sizes.
The bowls are 16 cm at the rim.
The plates are 25.2 cm
