Vintage Alfred Meakin Federal Pattern Platter Zenith Shape circa 1930s mintons pottery Bright and vibrant in color

Bright and vibrant in color palette

this style of painting dates all the way back to Europe and Scandinavia in the 1700s and served as a popular form of storytelling while also enhancing the appearance of common everyday wares

and this pincushion style so it's not quite a pattern name but instead more of design name

Or maybe this Emily was an everyday entertainer - someone's sister

Vintage Alfred Meakin Federal Pattern Platter Zenith Shape circa 1930s mintons pottery Bright and vibrant in color{HISTORY} Sometimes all it takes to brighten up your day (and your kitchen) is a ninety year old platter decked out in bold and cheery colors. Made in England in the 1930s by Alfred Meakin, this vibrant, floral, vintage platter features the hand painted Federal pattern on the Zenith shape. Comprised of trailing flowers and energetic triangles accented with embossed handles, two toned shading, and swirly flourishes, there is a lot to admire when it