Vintage J&G Meakin Cake Plate Sol Pattern

Title: Vintage J&G Meakin Cake Plate Sol Pattern.
Manufactured By: J&G Meakin, England circa 1950's.
Pottery: Eagle and Eastwood pottery works, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.
Sol Pattern - Reg 391413 stamped on base of Jug.
Diameter: 26cm.
Info: Very pretty floral pattern on the J&G Meakin Sol Pattern Cake Plate.
The plate has handles with gold trim which is slightly faded.
J & G Meakin were earthenware manufacturers of domestic tableware at Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
Prior to 1945 they made predominantly inexpensive export wares, particularly for the American market. 
In the 19th century the firm was well-known for its white granite (undecorated ironstone) wares in imitation of contemporary French porcelain.
In the 20th century the firm has been most widely recognised for the "Sol" wares produced between 1912 and 1963 for home and hotel use.
Post war expansion in the home market for domestic tableware resulted in the production of a wide range of traditional and fashionable shapes and patterns.
In 1968 Meakins joined with Midwinters. 
In 1970 they were taken over by the Wedgwood group. 
Condition: Very Good, some fade on the gold edging on the handle, otherwise the Cake Plate is in very good condition.
Price: R 215.00 Inc Vat.