Tag: Johnson Brothers

Friendly Village by Johnson Brothers, introduced back in 1952 depicts engravings which reflect English craftsmanship. This unique and traditional look recreates a “friendly village” at home that warms your table or hutch with country charm all year round. Each piece depicts a different part of this warm and welcome place. Some of the scenes included in the collection are Autumn Mists, Covered Bridge, Hay Field, Lily Pond, School House, Sugar Maples, and Village Green.

This historical and traditional pattern, old British castles, intricately rendered by a miss fennel back in 1928. She, the daughter of a master engraver, created these original drawings from old book photographs and steel engravings. OBC is certainly one of the best known patterns from Johnson Brothers and has been in production since 1930. Each piece of china depicting a scene of a different castle has extended to 45 castles. Some of the most famous castles included in the OBC pattern are-Cambridge, duns table, exeter, haddon hall, kent, stratford, and warwick. Kirkstall and powderham castles are featured.

Elegant and detailed, each piece from the Willow Blue collection features a beautiful oriental landscape motif on fine earthenware; with each richly detailed illustration suggesting its own unique and involving story. This Pagoda Salt and Pepper Set is decorated with the pattern’s signature blue and white design; bringing a touch of Far Eastern mystery to every entertaining occasion.