What a gift! Meakin China

I promised to show you the Meakin china (Japan) in a table setting. This china is the pattern '"Japan" by J & G Meakin. Meakin begin producing it in1890 It was a gift from my FIL.. blogged here
http://southernhomesweethome.blogspot.com/2011/03/sneak-peak.html
I do love this pattern but it is so fragile.. not something you would want to use with the grandchildren, but I wanted to set the table for spring so with the help of my daughter's we got everything out and set the table up. The truth about this china is that I knew nothing about Meakin before following your blogs! (thanks guys... I am learning so much)  Isn't that wild? I just knew I loved the pattern. Now I know I love most Meakin patterns. Another odd thing, I had no idea the pattern was considered transfer ware before doing the research on blog. My knowledge until recent was the china was my favorite color and it some eye candy.

photo by my daughter Sarah Seay

 So check it out... my youngest daughter had a photo shoot and I got to baby sit one of my new granddaughters.. soooo.. I asked her if she would take a few pics of my china.. yeah!


The crochet runner was from my MIL many years ago. For years she bought linens from yard sales. I am glad she gave me this piece. I have used it many times over the years. 

The napkins, napkin rings and place mats are from Pier One. They are the most delicate linens I have seen in a while.

I used my everyday English Countryside between the plates and the charger. 

The silver plate is by Rogers & Bros. "Inspiration" also known "Magnolia" & "Queen Rose" it was produced in 1951. I bought it from a lady on Craigs List this past summer.. a great price and the wooden chest was included. She had a set of six with the serving pieces.. I bought extra pieces on ebay to expand the number of place settings. It is the first silver plate I have ever owned.. and I have grandkids! I love it.

There are two casserole dishes in the set. This picture shows the detail of the china.

photo by Sarah Seay



Lovely gravy boat.. can you see the broken side on the plate? It happened when I moved it from one are to another. I just about wanted to cry. There are some repairs on a couple of pieces but it hurts more when it happens on my watch. 

The little individual creamers where a find from the thrift store. I only bought 4, now I wish I had gotten all six of them. The glassware is ?? I can tell you I have never bought fine crystal in a department store.. most likely I bought it years ago at Carolina Pottery. Glad they both are trimmed in gold .. they go so well with the china. The silver candlesticks came from my husband's aunt. 

So glad you stopped by ... It is so much fun getting to know you and learning so much from all of you. 

Sunny and gorgeous here tomorrow. We are finally working on the laundry room and I am working on a few other projects. I decided to change my blog setting again.. seems I like to change the settings as much as I like to change things in my home. (drives hubs crazy)

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