Vintage Johnson Bros England BLUE WILLOW Plate Transferware Blue & White Plate Bread Plate Salad Plate Dessert Plate
Vintage Johnson Bros England BLUE WILLOW Plate Transferware
From an Estate Sale in northern New Hampshire comes a beautiful Johnson Bros, Made in England, Ironstone, Blue Willow 6 7/8” in diameter Bread & Butter or Dessert Plate. The Plate is in Excellent – Like New – Condition. No rough edges, no chips, cracks, crazing, scratches or repairs. This Vintage plate is in excellent shape for its age.
On the Makers Mark: Willow, Picture of Crown, Johnson Bros, England, All Decoration under the glaze Permanent & Acid Resisting Colors, A Genuine Hand Engraving, Ironstone 1940 to 2003
True Blue Willow was actually created in England by Josiah Spode and dates back to as early as 1790. Spode created the pattern with a little known and seldom told love story:
The story is that Hong Shee, a beautiful Asian girl, fell in love with her wealthy father's butler, Chang. The father forbids their relationship, and the two lovers escaped to sea by boat. The boat sank in a storm and both lovers drowned and are said to be reincarnated as two birds flying high in the sky in the pattern. The story is well represented in the pattern and you can even see the father in the temple in hot pursuit of the escaping Hong Shee and Chang. Some stories have it that the three men on the bridge are part of an army that the father sent out trying to catch the two before they got away.
Johnson Bros History: Alfred, Frederick began production at the Charles Street works, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent in 1883 for the manufacture of durable Earthenware, which they called "White Granite".
In 1888, Henry joined them. In addition to manufacturing well-potted white ware, they began producing under-glaze printed ware for which they became famous. Due to the increased demand for pottery after the Civil War, they opened up two new factories in Hanley close to their original factory. By 1898, they had five different factories producing tableware. [Charles Street works, Imperial Works, Hanley Works & Trent Works in Hanley and the Scotia Road works in Tunstall).
Robert moved to New York in the United States of America around 1896 to establish a presence in the tableware market that was emerging. Johnson Brothers tableware was becoming very popular in America due to its inexpensive and durable product.
Johnson Brothers continued its growth in the tableware industry into World War I. The war taxed the company's work force, shipping capabilities, and raw materials supplies. When the war was over, production was able to resume at its pre-war pace.
At the start of the Twenties, new shapes, patterns, and bodies were introduced and the "Dawn" range of colored bodies began for which Johnson Brothers became very well known. New methods were developed for making halloware items which allowed for a more rapid production over the old method of using pressed clay. At the end of the Twenties, the grandsons of the founders entered the business.
During the Thirties the Charles Street Works, the original factory was closed. It was not until the mid-Thirties that the factories got under full production. At the end of the Thirties, was seen the development of modern systems of firing using electricity as fuel rather than raw coal and new brick-built tunnels using an automatic ware-propelling system replaced the traditional "Bottle Ovens." The more accurately controlled firing system meant better quality and less loss and the conditions for the workers was much more superior than before. A new mold-making department and making shops accompanied the construction of the electric kiln.
The Second World War came and nearly halted production at Johnson Brothers factories. Although a struggle, the company managed to survive this hardship with sporadic shipments of product to the United States. War damage and the need for increased productivity dictated a major overhaul of the Johnson Brothers factories. Modern equipment and larger facilities were installed to improve the day-to-day production capability of the company. Various plants in England, Canada, and Australia were purchased for decorating and glazing and firing of pieces.
In 1968, to offer access to even larger markets, and to remain competitive, Johnson Brothers joined the Wedgwood Group. Several other manufacturers including Meakin (the Johnson Brother's maternal Grandfather's company), Coalport, Adams, Midwinter, Crown Staffordshire, and Mason's joined, as well.
Around 2000 the tableware division of Johnson's moved to the nearby J & G Meakin Eagle Pottery works where they produced until 2004 when manufacturing was transferred abroad. The Eagle Pottery works were demolished in 2005.
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