Castle on the Lake - Johnson Brothers

Name: Johnson Brothers "Castle on the Lake"
 
Type: Castle on the Lake Decorative Plate
 
Year: c. 1939–1950s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: Johnson Brothers - Johnson Brothers, England
 
History: This decorative ceramic plate from Johnson Bros features their "Castle on the Lake" pattern, a scenic brown transferware design enhanced with hand-tinted splashes of pastel colours. The foreground includes intricate florals while the background depicts a serene lake scene with a romanticised castle. The plate has a gently scalloped rim and carries the crown-and-ribbon backstamp used by Johnson Bros in the mid-20th century, along with the British patent number 118580 indicating a registered design for their underglaze decoration method.
 
 
Plates like these were commonly used for display rather than dining, showcasing the picturesque nostalgia typical of British ceramics. Johnson Bros, part of the larger Wedgwood Group, was known for durable yet decorative ware.
 
Flaws: None