Alfred Meakin Cup of Knowledge collectors teacup

One pattern Alfred Meakin used for their Lipton "Cup of Knowledge" sets was known as Royal Marigold. The rich 18 k gold embellishment and the charming pattern of the flowers which makes this set quite popular with collectors. Alfred Meakin was one of the six British pottery companies that joined forces during the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1924 - 1925 to craft "The Cup of Knowledge" divination tea cups and saucers.