After Hambroe's death, on 28 June1834, Meyer was granted citizenship as a master painter. He also established his own oilcloth factory and in 1939 obtained a patent on the production of waterproof clothing. In 1842, he established Denmark's first lacquerware factory at Blegdamsvej 112, specializing in lacquer trays. He was represented at the 1873 Vienna World's Fair as well as a number of other international exhibitions.