Charles & Son Meigh (England) ceramics

Meigh Pottery, also known as Old Hall Pottery, was a British pottery company that was established in 1790 by Job Meigh and his son Charles Meigh. Meigh Pottery was run successfully by Charles Meigh from 1834 when he took over from his father, Job.

Job Meigh worked out of Old Hall Pottery, Hanley, Staffordshire from 1805, producing high quality stoneware and earthenware. Charles continued this business. His most well known and popular works were white stoneware jugs with relief decoration of Gothic Revival motifs.

The designs were formed as part of the mould before pieces were cast. The ‘Minster’ jug was a key design, sometimes referred to as a ‘Minster Jug’ or ‘York Minster’ although the religious design has no known association with York Minster.

Religious scenes were common in Meigh’s work, as were sporting events and drinking activities. Larger examples are sought after by collectors, realising higher prices more... .

Charles Meigh was greatly admired for his high quality designs and intricate moulded work, with his factories acknowledged for casting crisp three-dimensional designs few could rival. He exhibited two stoneware gilt vases painted with Royal portraits and views of Crystal Palace at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and in 1886 won a medal. less...