Vintage Alfred Meakin "Tintern" Landscape Scene Pitcher

This pitcher is an example of Alfred Meakin's "Tintern" pattern, a popular English transferware design that was produced for several decades starting in the early 20th century. Pattern & Design Theme: The "Tintern" pattern features a bucolic scene of the village of Tintern in Monmouthshire, Wales. The central image typically depicts a shepherd tending his flock on the banks of the River Wye, with the historic ruins of Tintern Abbey visible in the background. Color: While your piece is the pink (or red) transferware version, this pattern was also famously produced in blue, green, and brown. Details: The pitcher features a decorated handle with a leaf or ivy motif running down its length. Manufacturer & Dating Maker: Alfred Meakin Ltd. was a prominent British pottery company founded in 1875 in Tunstall, Staffordshire. Backstamp: The mark on the bottom of your pitcher ("A hand engraved pattern applied under the glaze. Permanent and acid resisting colour") is characteristic of pieces produced from the 1930s through the 1950s. Material: It is made of ironstone china (or semi-porcelain), known for its durability and glossy finish.