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For your consideration, I present this Vintage Johnson Bros Old Britain Castles Pink Red Made in England 7 Piece Set.
Item Specifics:
Brand: Johnson Brothers (Johnson Bros)
Pattern: Old Britain Castles (Pink / Red)
Material: Ironstone / Transferware
Origin: Made in England (Authentic Vintage Backstamps)
Era: Mid-20th Century (~1950s/1960s)
Color: Pink (Cranberry / Maroon Red Transfer on Cream)
Number of Items in Set: 7
Up for sale is a beautiful 7-piece vintage starter/serving set of authentic Johnson Brothers \"Old Britain Castles\" transferware in the highly collectible Pink/Red colorway.
Each piece features an intricate historical steel engraving of a famous British castle as it stood in 1792, framed by a gorgeous, dense floral border. All pieces carry the sought-after mid-century pink crown backstamp reading \"Made in England,\" guaranteeing theirguaranteeing their vintage authenticity (not the modern reproductions made in China).📐 What is Included & Measurements:1x Large Oval Serving Platter — Features \"Cambridge in 1792\". Measures approx. 14.25\" long.1x Scalloped Oval Serving Bowl — Features \"Belvoir Castle\". Measures approx. 9.5\" wide.1x Large Dinner Plate — Features \"Blarney Castle\". Measures approx. 10\" wide.2x Small Plates / Bread & ButterPlates — Feature \"Stratford on Avon\". Measure approx. 6\" wide.1x Round Lugged Bowl / Cereal Bowl — Features \"Hedingham Castle\".1x Gravy / Sauce Boat — Features \"Kenilworth Castle\".
These items are authentic mid-century vintage and have been loved and used. They display beautifully from the front, but please note the following flaws: Cambridge Platter: There is a noticeable glaze chip/wear on the underside of the back rim (completely hidden when resting flat or displayed on a wall/stand). Please view the close-up photos of the back.
General Vintage Wear: There is light, age-appropriate crazing and minor underside staining/browning on the back faces of a few pieces, typical for 60+ year old English ironstone.No cracks or structural breaksNo cracks or structural breaks to any of the pieces.
Please inspect all high-resolution photos closely, as they form part of the visual condition description.
Offers and questions always welcome!
Thanks for looking!
