Myott, Son & Co. " English Rose" & " Corona"

Myott,  Son & Co. Ltd got it's humble beginnings at the Alexander Potteries as a family run business around the turn of the 20th century and continued in one form or another for 93 years.  Run by Ashley Myott and his brother Sydney it grew and expanded, moving several times as demand for their wares increased.  By 1925 Myott began producing hand-painted  art deco ware which was extremely popular as seen by the many pieces which still exist today.

A fire in 1949 at the works is said to have destroyed records and pattern books making it hard to date some of their older works from the Art Deco period.  In addition, Myott also produced stunning transferware, and a line of simple white deco-inspired minimalist  ware for the Cunard shipping line.  From what I have read, the company changed hands a few times, eventually merging with Alfred Meaken Ltd. in 1976, and then in 1991 was swallowed up by the Churchill Group.

First up we have a marvelous example of Myott's beautiful hand-painted table ware in the English Rose pattern.  I confess, I have not been able to find out much information about this particular plate as to when it was made, or who the JMC was that signed it. My feeling is that it was not part of a larger set but perhaps a display piece?  Whatever the case, it is stunningly beautiful with it's wide, deep midnight-blue with gold rim, and hand-painted rose and rosebud center with the initials JMC.  It is in fabulous condition without chips or cracks and the colors are vibrant and crisp.   Hazing consistent with age.  Measures 10 3/4".

Asking - $18

Next up is a set of two 10" dinner plates produced in the 1930's Corona pattern.  The are in good vintage condition without chips or cracks but have some utensil wear and fading of gold color.  Some hazing, but still lovely.  Sold as set of two.

Asking - $16

Note:  All articles will be posted within 3 days of payment clearing, well packaged, insured and signed for.  Postage and packaging fees will be an amount in addition to the asking price of the article and may vary according to the location of the buyer.