Alfred Meakin Caledonia trio Designer_DV Tootle Turned back Duck #243

Turned back Duck #243

Blue Striped Dress version

Shape: 146/7

when she successfully persuaded the King to spare the lives of the Burghers of Calais

Issued: 1953-1962

Alfred Meakin Caledonia trio Designer_DV Tootle Turned back Duck #243Alfred Meakin England trio Caledonia pattern trio A traditional rich blue band decorated with applied gilt pattern, interspersed by small flowers not entirely unlike an Imari style pattern Mark [on plate and saucer] dates from c. 1937 Cups aren't marked but impressed ENGLAND to base (which is how Meakin and many other brands did it at this time) Cup approx 7cms (2 3 4") tall and approx 8cms (3 1 4") diameter Saucer approx 14. 5cms (5 3 4") diameter