Lot #15: 6 Vintage Johnson Brothers "The Friendly Village" 11.75" Oval Platters - Village Green Scene

Up for auction is a beautiful, cohesive lot of six (6) vintage oval serving platters from the globally renowned Johnson Brothers company. This lot features the highly sought-after "The Village Green" scene from their timeless The Friendly Village collection. Each piece features an idyllic, nostalgic English countryside setting, complete with a village church, country road, historic buildings, and soft pink flowering trees. The rim is beautifully framed by an intricate, mossy green underglaze leaf and floral border. Brand: Johnson Brothers (Staffordshire, England)Collection / Pattern: The Friendly VillageSpecific Scene: "The Village Green"Material: Durable fine English earthenware / ironstoneDimensions: Approximately 11 ¾ inches long by 10 inches wideBackstamp: Features the authentic vintage "Made in England by Johnson Bros" mailbox backstamp with hand-engraving notes. Please note that there are subtle color and transfer variations between the platters in this lot (visible in the depth of the pink blossoms and underglaze ink saturation). These differences are normal for authentic, hand-engraved vintage English pottery and point to individual production batches over the long manufacturing run of the pattern—making this a truly unique group. Instead of searching for years to piece together enough matching serving ware, this lot allows you to beautifully line a long buffet server or scatter matching side dishes down a massive family dining table. Founded in 1883 by four brothers, Johnson Brothers grew to become one of the premier producers of high-quality, durable earthenware in England. First introduced in 1953, The Friendly Village became a cultural phenomenon and one of the company's most beloved flagship patterns. The artwork emphasizes warmth, rustic community, and the timeless charm of changing seasons. Pieces featuring the original "Made in England" backstamps (manufactured between 1953 and 2003) are increasingly prized by modern collectors, as production later shifted overseas. PICKUP NOTE: Access Storage - ample parking. Do not go to the front office - Please come to loading dock ramps and see our team member with your lot numbers/ invoice. Pickup category timeslot {B}