Description
J & G Meakin were earthenware manufacturers of domestic tableware at Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
In the 20th century the firm has been most widely recognized for the “Sol” wares produced between 1912 and 1963 for home and hotel use.
Post war expansion in the home market for domestic tableware resulted in the production of a wide range of traditional and fashionable shapes and patterns.
17 shapes and over 100 patterns have been identified for the period 1945-1975.
Notable designers: Post war design team of Frank Trigger, Alan Rodgers and Tom Arnold worked under the direction of I Travers-Smith (Homes Sales Manager) and they were noted for the Studio (shape 2) range 1963-late 1970s.
