Johnson Bros Old Britain Castle Dish Set

This is a large mixed lot of Johnson Bros “Old Britain Castles” red transferware tableware, made in England, featuring classic scenic castle views with ornate floral/scalloped borders. The photos show both older and newer backstamps (including marks noting dishwasher/freezer/microwave safe and older “acid resisting / dishwasher safe” style marks), which suggests this is a matched collection assembled over time rather than a single original service. The set includes teacups with saucers, a scalloped-edge platter, multiple dinner plates in both lighter and darker red transfer shades, bowls, and assorted side/salad/bread plates. This pattern is highly collectible and also very usable for English country, cottage, and traditional table settings.

Item Details

• Brand / Maker: Johnson Bros (Johnson Brothers), England

• Pattern: Old Britain Castles

• Materials: Ironstone / earthenware ceramic, transferware glaze finish

• Style: Traditional English, Victorian Revival, transferware, cottage / country

• Theme: Castles, English countryside landscapes, historic scenic tableware

• Age: Mixed production dates, likely mid-to-late 20th century (with some later pieces possible based on backstamps)

• Country Made In: England

• Food Safe: Likely yes for normal table use (Johnson Bros dinnerware); however, as a vintage/mixed lot, use caution if any pieces have crazing, chips, or cracks. For best preservation, hand washing is recommended even if some pieces are marked dishwasher safe.

• Condition: Vintage pre-owned; overall appears to be in good used condition from photos. Typical signs of use may include: light utensil marks / surface wear, minor stacking wear on rims/foot rings, slight transfer color variation (notably light red vs. dark red plates), possible minor manufacturing variations common to Johnson Bros transferware, I do not see obvious major damage in the provided images, but individual pieces should be checked for: chips, hairlines, crazing, staining. Condition and completeness are reflected in the mixed-lot nature of the set.

Included Pieces:

• 3 teacups and saucers (3 cups + 3 saucers)

• 1 12" scalloped edge platter

• 4 11" light red dinner plates

• 4 11" dark red dinner plates

• 4 shallow bowls

• 8 8" plates

• 11 7" plates

• 8 5.5" plates

• 9 6" plates

• 2 6.5" bowls

• 2 6" bowls

• 3 5" shallow bowls