Name/Title
White Ironstone China SaucerDescription
White ironstone saucer; edge rises to 1" from table surface; there is a cup well in the middle.
Marks: underside has a coat of arms with a lion on the left side and a unicorn on the right; there is a "V" by the lion and a "R" by the unicorn; above the mark are the words "Ironstone China" and below are the words "J & G MEakin/England"Context
This saucer was used with handle-less cups. The custom was to pour coffee into the saucer to allow it to cool.Collection
Norman & Junne BarnettAcquisition
Accession
1984.060Source or Donor
Norman Barnett, Junne Baxter BarnettAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Place
Country
England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandRegion
Western EuropeContinent
EuropeNotes
Made: J & G MeakinCreate Date
December 15, 1984Update Date
February 14, 2025