1940's Alfred Meakin Audubon Bird Plates - Set of Two - John James Audubon Birds of America Luncheon Plates kosher pepper grinders

pepper grinders

like sea glass collected on the beach

the poppy's bonfire spread

Absolute meticulousness is a little fearsome

and as the family grew

1940's Alfred Meakin Audubon Bird Plates - Set of Two - John James Audubon Birds of America Luncheon Plates kosher pepper grinders"The many birds I had collected to take to France I made free; some of the doves had become so fond of me that I was obliged to chase them to the woods, fearing the wickedness of the boys who would no doubt have destroyed them for pleasure" John James Audubon, 1822 {HISTORY} Two beauties, one set. Two distinct brands, one gorgeous collection. Between the late 1930's and early 1940's, English pottery maker Alfred Meakin manufactured this botanical