Johnson Bros Olde English Countryside ceramic plate or saucer
Estimated Value
$10-$25
Round ceramic tableware piece with a pale pink-toned underside and a central maker's mark reading 'OLDE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE / MADE IN ENGLAND BY JOHNSON BROS / A GENUINE HAND ENGRAVING.' The mark includes a small rural cottage illustration, consistent with Johnson Bros' decorative transferware patterns. The piece appears to be part of a dinner service or matching set, likely a plate, saucer, or shallow dish. The underside shows typical factory production characteristics and a printed backstamp rather than hand-painted decoration.
Era
Mid-20th century (approximately 1940s-1960s)
Origin
England
Material
Glazed earthenware or ironstone ceramic with printed transfer decoration
Condition
Good overall condition with visible light surface wear, minor staining/discoloration, and a small green paint or residue mark on the base; no obvious chips or cracks visible from this view
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 6-10 inches in diameter (exact size unknown from image)
Weight
Light
Authentication
Authenticity Score
High - the backstamp is clear and consistent with known Johnson Bros English ceramic marks; however, the exact form of the piece cannot be confirmed from the underside alone
Provenance
Likely produced by Johnson Bros in England for domestic tableware export or retail sale, probably as part of the 'Olde English Countryside' pattern line
Historical Significance
Johnson Bros was a major English ceramics manufacturer known for durable transferware and mass-market tableware. Pieces from this pattern reflect mid-20th-century British ceramic production and the popularity of nostalgic rural-themed designs.
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