Pink Carnation 17.7 cm Bread and Butter Plate, Johnson Bros, Old English , C1942

Pink Carnation 177mm Bread and Butter Plate, Johnson Bros, Old English , C1942, The Perfect Gift

This beautiful piece is a rare find and Old English pattern.  It features transfers images of carnations in pink with their fern and mint green stems and leaves.   These pink Carnations are also one of the most significant flowers for Mothers Day, well known for being a symbol of a mothers undying love, gratitude, and tenderness, as well as the emotions that make the bond between a mother and her children priceless.  The Pink of the carnation, well known for its relation to good health- making this a perfect gift. The edge of the plate has a slightly raised lip/rim with a Roped Gadroon accented in 24-carat gold.  The base of this piece is artisan or employee marked with a gold initial and a clear identification mark in green. 

DATE OF MANUFACTURE:  1942-1952.

IDENTIFICATION MARK:  Old English -Johnson Brothers -The Crown mark (In use from 1913)- made in England, and the letters A, B, and BY.

PATTERN:  JB453.

COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE:  England.

SHAPE:  Rim-Shaped.

CONDITION:  Pre-💗 or Utilized.

Good condition.

This Vintage piece is very presentable, free from restorations, cracks, and discoloration.  The base or reverse side has three equilateral located stilt markings and a 4mm glazed chip generally seen on these plates.  This 17.8cm plate is still glossy with minor surface wear.  It has minimal visible scratches and slight wear to the gold gilding. Considerably good condition.

Please note that we describe our antique and vintage pieces as thoroughly as possible to avoid misrepresentation and disappointment to our customers.  These previously utilized items are not always free from imperfections.  Wear and tear are consistent with the age of the pieces.  Please, examine the photos as they form part of the listing reference to illustrate the descriptions as given in full.  The item in the listing will be the exact item that we will send.

🎨COLOR:  Decorated with pink Carnations & green stems and leaves against a creamy background.

MEASUREMENTS:

Height:  15mm  

Diameter: 177mm

Rim cross section:  12cm

Weight: 194g.

 ADDITIONAL HISTORY:

Wartime Concentration Scheme

The Second World War proved to be a difficult period for the British pottery industry because of the restrictions on colored pottery production during the Wartime Concentration Scheme.  These were to become luxuries generally denied to the home market, but some production would continue for sale abroad to earn foreign currency. The domestic market soon got used to plain, undecorated tableware.  In 1941, British pottery production was subject to a Concentration Scheme (With the A and B incorporated into their markings) maximum, retail prices were then set.  Some restrictions were relaxed and revised in 1945.  This supply order created additional letter groups.  Johnson Brothers fell under Group Three and, BY was added to their mark during this period. With restrictions revised or lifted, colored pottery known as FANCIES came out for sale to the home market.