Antique Lunéville and Alfred Meakin Cabinet Plates, Set of 4

Description

A complementary grouping of K&G Lunéville fruit cabinet plates with two Alfred Meakin bird plates from the Audubon Birds of … more A complementary grouping of K&G Lunéville fruit cabinet plates with two Alfred Meakin bird plates from the Audubon Birds of America series.

Late 19th c. K&G Lunéville fruit plates with scalloped gilt edge:
Lunéville pottery has a long and rich history dating back to the 1720s. In the 19th century a new life to the factory was given by father and his son-in-law - Keller and Guerin. It was a time of industrialisation and skilful Luneville workers.

Alfred Meakin bird plates from Audubon's Birds of America featuring the "Kingbird" and "The Fork Tailed Fly Catcher." Scalloped, ribbed edge. Circa late 19th century. less