Tea Leaf Bone Dish by Meakin - 3 available

These bone dishes are in the popular "Tea Leaf" pattern. The Tea Leaf pattern became popular in the 1880's. Apparently, housewives became bored with the plain white stoneware that was available, so they sought the hand-painted copper luster pattern of bands and leaves originally created by Anthony Shaw. All 3 of these dishes were made by Alfred Meakin, England. Each dish measures 6 5/8" by 3 1/4" by 7/8". Two of the 3 dishes show a very slight discoloration in the bottom (from use), and all show some crazing, which is typical of dishes of this age! Otherwise all 3 are in excellent condition. The copper luster is very well preserved on all dishes. All 3 dishes are marked.