An item of great maritime interest. It is a collection of china pieces entitled ‘Fair Winds’ and are original copper engravings. They are depicting Historical Scenes of Chinese Export to America. They were made by ‘Alfred Meakin’ in Staffordshire, England. All of the china pieces show a view of Wall Street Dock New York, New York Harbour 1830, and Canton Port 1830. There are 4 pieces in total and are as follows:
A) A large bowl, which shows the USS MACEDONIA attacking a pirate raider. The size is 8" (21.5cm) wide.
B) A large plate, which shows the US DELAWARE capturing ‘Le Croyable’. The size is 10" (27cm) wide.
C) A small plate, which shows the USS CONSTITUTION engaging Chinese junks. The size is 7" (18cm)
D) A cup & saucer, showing a sailors farewell.
[Alfred was the brother of James and George Meakin (J & G Meakin Ltd) and founded the pottery in 1874. He ran a very successful business mass producing tableware for both the domestic market, and the growing export market of the 40’s and 50’s. In 1976 the pottery merged with Myott, Son and Co, who were later bought by the Churchill Group in 1991.
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