J & G Meakin Cake stand "Lilac Time"

The J & G Meakin website dates the "Lilac Time" pattern as circa 1930s.

It is meant to have a handle in the centre, but this was missing when I bought the plate in an antique shop in the 1980s.  I used to look for a handle, but haven't remembered to do so in years.

The scene looks a little theatrical, and I wonder if the design was suggested by a popular London musical, "Lilac Time". In 1923 the Melbourne Argus reported that "Lilac Time" had just celebrated its 300th performance in London.

J & G Meakin platter - Chester pattern

There are three platters in this set, descending in size.  The back mark shows the maker was J & G Meakin, and the pattern is "Chester".  The J & G Meakin China and Pottery website suggests the date as 1912+.

The platters were part of Max's mother's estate.  Going on the date of the maker's mark, I think they were probably wedding gifts given to her parents, Floris Christina Harry and Frederick James Dobson Brown.  They were married in Melbourne in 1913.

I haven't been able to find any other examples online of this pattern.

UPDATE:  This platter appears to have the Flow blue style of glazing.