Saucer

Saucer with reproduction of John James Audubon's "Carolina Turtle Dove," also known as the "Carolina Pigeon": A white china plate with a raised pattern of flowers, scalloped edges, and a color image of two birds perched on a branch of white flowers and green leaves. The birds face to the viewer's left. Their feathers are colored brown, yellow, blue, purple, and orange. Photograph date: March 30, 2023 / Photographer: Heidi Taylor-Caudill
Saucer with reproduction of John James Audubon's "Carolina Turtle Dove," also known as the "Carolina Pigeon"

A white china plate with a raised pattern of flowers, scalloped edges, and a color image of two birds perched on a branch of white flowers and green leaves. The birds face to the viewer's left. Their feathers are colored brown, yellow, blue, purple, and orange. Photograph date: March 30, 2023 / Photographer: Heidi Taylor-Caudill

Name/Title

Saucer

Entry/Object ID

JJA.1999.162

Description

This is an antique white china saucer with a raised floral pattern, slight scalloped edges, and color transfer image of John James Audubon's plate 17, the "Carolina Turtle Dove," also known as the "Carolina Pigeon." Two stamps mark the back of the saucer. One stamp reads: "Plate #17 / Columba Carolinensis / Reproduced / from the Elephant / Folio Edition of Audubon's / Birds of / America / Carolina Turtle Dove." The manufacturer's stamp reads: "Alfred Meakin / England."

Collection

Robert and Sue Frost Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

John James Audubon, 1785-1851

Attribution

Copy after

Role

Artist

Artist

Havell, Robert, Jr., 1793-1878

Attribution

Copy after

Role

Print Maker

Manufacturer

Alfred Meakin (Tunstall) Ltd

Date made

circa 1930 - circa 1945

Time Period

20th Century

Place

County

Staffordshire, England

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Center of back of saucer

Transcription

Plate #17 / Columba Carolinensis / Reproduced from the Elephant Folio Edition of Audubon's Birds of America / Carolina Turtle Dove

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Center of back of saucer

Transcription

Alfred Meakin / England

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Label

Location

Back of saucer

Transcription

Kentucky / 738855 / State Parks

Language

English

Material/Technique

Label

Dimensions

Depth

1/2 in

Diameter

5-1/4 in

Material

Porcelain, Ink