Condition (used): very good/excellent for age (see below) - extrenmely minor marks commensurate with age and use.
Identifying marks or labels etc: "Studio J&G Meakin England".
Other information: a decorative and retro coffee cup and saucer (not to be confused with the the slightly wider tea cup) in the Filigree pattern in the Studio range by J&G Meakin - "In the 19th century, J. & G. Meakin was known for the vast quantities of cheap ironstone china it produced for the domestic English market and for export to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. From around 1970, designs included Liberty, Sterling, Trend, Classic and Heirloom. Some of these were influenced from earlier designs. The newer wares can be distinguished by backstamp markings such as 'permanent colours' , 'everlasting colour', or 'dishwasher proof'. J & G Meakin had close family and corporate affiliations to the potteries Johnson Brothers, and Alfred Meakin Ltd, which explains why many patterns are similar, if not almost exactly the same. There was a takeover by J. & G. Meakin in 1968 of Midwinter Pottery. The firm was taken over by the Wedgwood Group in 1970. In 2000 production under the Meakin name ceased and their long-established works, Eagle Pottery, was then used for the production of Johnson Bros pottery. Eagle Pottery closed in 2004 when production was transferred abroad; the works were demolished in 2005." Source:wikipedia, we are not entirely sure of the exact age but would suggest circa mid 1960s - may be of some interest to a collector.
Approximate dimensions: 16cm (saucer diameter) 8cm (height).
Approximate weight: 310g.
Price: £12.
Approximate Condition Descriptors:
Poor: May have many faults, blemishes and defects. Suitable for spares or restoration.
Fair: May have a few faults, blemishes and defects but generally sound.
Good: May have a few very minor blemishes.
Very Good: Generally in good condition with only a few very minor signs of wear.
Excellent: Near mint to mint condition.
