Vintage Alfred Meakin Federal Pattern Platter Zenith Shape circa 1930s oktoberfest Dinner should be a relaxing

Dinner should be a relaxing meal

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Bachelor button - a very hardy annual - is a mainstay in the garden

it is recommended that extra care be taken with this delicate piece

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Vintage Alfred Meakin Federal Pattern Platter Zenith Shape circa 1930s oktoberfest Dinner should be a relaxing{HISTORY} Sometimes all it takes to brighten up your day (and your kitchen) is a ninety year old platter decked out in bold and cheery colors. Made in England in the 1930s by Alfred Meakin, this vibrant, floral, vintage platter features the hand painted Federal pattern on the Zenith shape. Comprised of trailing flowers and energetic triangles accented with embossed handles, two toned shading, and swirly flourishes, there is a lot to admire when it