Set of Johnson Brothers flow blue Brooklyn pattern China with gold accents includes 43 pieces. 8 teacups (one has a small chip), 8 saucers, 8 fruit/dessert bowls, 8 salad plates, 8 dinner plates, 1 creamer, 1 sugar (with lid), 1 teapot with lid. Teapot has one small chip on rim. All pieces have some crazing.
purchased from a peddler's market for $300. History of pieces unknown.
Hello Noel,
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Considering the photographs, overall pattern, mark and the composition, I concluded that this is a Brooklyn Pattern Semi-Porcelain Dinner and Tea Set by the Johnson Brothers England, the set dates back to the period between 1900-1910. Johnson Brothers is a British producer of tableware starting from the late 19th century. This set of yours were made of "Semi-Porcelain", a range of pottery that had the characteristics of fine china, but the durability of ironstoneware. These pieces and patterns were heavily exported to United States alongside some other countries which were a part of British Empire at the time. This kind of tableware soon became very popular in the United States due to its durability and low cost. Patterns were printed underglaze while the golden appliance is applied overglaze with hand in most cases. The decoration of this set is composed all of floral patterns and motifs. The set is composed of 43 piece in total, which are:
8 Teacups, 8 Saucers, 8 Fruit/Dessert Bowls, 8 Salad Plates, 8 Dinner Plates, 1 Creamer, 1 Sugar Bowl With Lid, 1 Teapot With Lid.
The piece is in good gondition with one crack to the one of the saucers and one crack to the rim of the Teapot. Also crazing is visible in most pieces.
Condition: The piece is in good gondition with one crack to the one of the saucers and one crack to the rim of the Teapot. Also crazing is visible in most pieces.
Provenance: Purchased from a Peddler's Market for $300 by the current owner.
450-500$.
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