Vintage Alfred Meakin Audubon Birds of America 9" Plates Set of 7 Embossed Rim for Sale

Vintage Alfred Meakin Audubon Birds of America 9" Plates Set of 7 Embossed Rim For Sale

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Vintage Alfred Meakin Audubon Birds of America 9" Plates Set of 7 Embossed Rim:
$95.00

Set of Seven (7) Vintage Alfred Meakin "Birds of America" 9-inch Plates - National Audubon Society Endorsed
A beautiful vintage collection of 7 decorative 9-inch ceramic plates crafted by Alfred Meakin in England. This highly collectible series features stunning bird illustrations reproduced directly from John James Audubon's celebrated Elephant Folio Edition of Birds of America, officially endorsed by the National Audubon Society.
Each plate highlights a unique avian species centered against a creamy white ironstone body, framed by a gorgeous, detailed embossed floral and leaf relief-molded border with softly scalloped edges.
Included Bird Patterns:

Carolina Turtle Dove (Plate #17)
Bewick's Wren (Plate #18)
Cedar Bird (Plate #43)
Passenger Pigeon (Plate #62)
Kingbird (Plate #79)
Fork-Tailed Flycatcher (Plate #168)
White Crown Sparrow (Plate #114)

Brand: Alfred Meakin (Tunstall) Ltd made in Staffordshire, England
Each plate measures a diameter of approximately 9" and weighs approx. .804 lbs each (Total net weight approx. 5.6 lbs before packaging)
Excellent vintage condition with no visible signs of chips, cracks or flea bites on the rims of bases of the plates. Features normal, age appropriate fine glaze crazing (web-like surface lines) running throughout the finish. This is entirely typical and expected for mid-century British ironstone dinnerware of this era.
The colors remain bright, distinct, and glossy. Please review all photos carefully to evaluate fine crazing and overall surface condition.
Plates will be safely packaged for shipping.
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