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Alfred Meakin semi-porcelain lidded trinket box - Royal Flying Corps

Alfred Meakin
Overview

Rectangular white, glossy trinket box with a convex lid made by Alfred Meakin in a material described as 'Royal Semi Porcelain'. It has a representation of the Royal Flying Corps cap badge on the lid in a deep pink colour. The base has four out-turned feet and a scalloped design between those feet.
The maker's details appear on the underside of the base.

Historical information

The Alfred Meakin company operated between 1875 - 1976. The Royal Flying Corps badge on the lid features a King's Crown which dates it to before 1952. The Royal Flying Corps became the Royal Air Force in late 1918. This piece may have been produced after that time as a souvenir.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00145
Item type
Collectibles
Decorative Objects
Souvenirs
Themes
Social History
Material
Porcelain
Width
90 mm
Height or length
40 mm
Depth
50 mm
Keywords
Trinket Box
Souvenir
Royal Flying Corps
Personal Items
History - Social
Place made
United Kingdom
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Wednesday, 23 October, 2024
Completeness
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Alfred Meakin semi-porcelain trinket box with R.F.C. badge on lid
Alfred Meakin semi-porcelain trinket box with R.F.C. badge on lid
Alfred Meakin trinket box with R.F.C. badge on lid, showing inside
Alfred Meakin trinket box with R.F.C. badge on lid, showing inside
Alfred Meakin semi-porcelain trinket box with R.F.C. badge on lid
Alfred Meakin semi-porcelain trinket box with R.F.C. badge on lid
Alfred Meakin trinket box base showing maker's details
Alfred Meakin trinket box base showing maker's details

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