A Royal Doulton 'Meridian' pattern part service, comprising an oval tureen and cover, an oval platter, two oval dishes, sauce boat and stand, fourteen dinner plates, sixteen dessert plates, twenty side plates, twenty-four soup bowls, twenty-four breakfast bowls, eighteen dessert bowls, teapot and cover, seventeen teacups and saucers, coffee pot and cover, twelve coffee cans and saucers, sugar bowl and cover, milk jug, slop bowl, and cake plate, together with a collection of second quality 'Meridian' pattern, comprising tureen and cover, ten dinner plates, ten dessert plates, four side plates, six dessert bowls, sauce boat and stand, and a milk jug.