Plate, 8 inches diameter. Purple transfer. Maker's mark for J. Meir & Son. Impressed "Real Ironstone China." The asymmetry typical of the Aesthetic Movement is well illustrated here. The geometric patterns across the bottom of the plate are softened by the profusion of leaves and flowers which extend into the well of the plate and around the rim. The narrow border is a simple geometric band.

In 1812, John Meir acquired Greensgate Pottery at Tunstall, Staffordshire, England. He worked alone until 1837, when his son joined the partnership, when at this time the firm was renamed from John Meir to John Meir & Son. Together they produced high quality ironstone and earthenware, much of what was exported to the United States. The family sold the business in 1896 to William Adams & Sons Potters.