Roses On My Plate

My most recent Connecticut visit yielded the beginnings of a new dinnerware collection. This fab mid-century pattern (circa 1955) is called Rose Duet by J & G Meakin. I found four luncheon plates and four berry bowls in Collinsville — just $12 for the set!

I especially like the irregular shape and the gray latticed background, which resembles fabrics of the time.
The backs of the plates have an elaborate black crest that says, "English Staffordshire - Rose Duet," "Genuine Hand Engraved By Britain's Finest Craftsmen - Permanent Colours," and "J & G Meakin, Estd. 1851."

I actually had the glasses already.  The pattern is called Yellow Rose by Anchor Hocking, from the late 1950s-early 1960s. I think they complement the dinnerware rather nicely.

Have to go now! My butler James is saying, "Luncheon is served, Master Joe."