Vintage Alfred Meakin Charlotte Pitcher- 6 Inch Size circa 1930s-1940s

{HISTORY}

It's no wonder that the Charlotte pattern was made by several potteries in England during the 19th and 20th centuries. So beautiful with its overflowing bouquets and romantic nature, the Charlotte pattern came in multiple color variations ranging from red to blue, black to brown, purple to green and some multicolored pieces in between. 

This small red and white pitcher was made by Alfred Meakin sometime around the 1930s to 1940s. It features lush floral bouquets spilling out from planter pots on each side, as well as a spray of flowers on the inside lip and the back of the handle. 

Available in multiple sizes, Alfred Meakin made graduated Charlotte pitchers for a host of serving needs from small to large. This one is the middle size measuring in at 6" inches in height with the capacity to hold 24 oz (3 cups).  Larger than a creamer, smaller than a water jug, it's a nice size for serving cream at tea or coffee time when hosting a larger group, and it also makes a lovely vase for garden flowers. 

A popular pattern that easily spread throughout the house via a variety of different decorative pieces, we've seen the Charlotte pattern on just about every type of homeware imaginable.  From butter dishes to bell lids, soap dishes to lamps, chamber sets to tureens, the whole house had the potential to be all bloom no matter the season.

A pretty pattern that knew no bounds, we especially love this pitcher for Valentine's Day table display.

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

• 6" inch size
• 24 oz capacity
• Colors include cranberry, ballet pink and creamy white
• Marked on bottom with maker's mark and pattern name

{CONDITION}

In lovely vintage condition, this pitcher contains no chips, cracks, spots or staining. The floral transferware is crisp and bright, and the glaze is soft and shiny.

{SIZE}

Measures 6" inches (height at tallest section) x 4.5" inches (at widest part) x 5.5" inches (length spout to handle) and weighs 1.1 lbs.