Bidspirit auction | Johnson Brothers Florida Flow Blue

Johnson Brothers Florida Flow Blue Set - This is an extensive partial dinner service manufactured by Johnson Brothers of Hanley, England, in the Florida pattern. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, the set is crafted from Royal Semi-Porcelain, a type of ironstone earthenware. The decoration features flow blue transfer-ware with elaborate floral and scrollwork motifs, accented by gilded highlights on scalloped rims. The collection includes a large lidded vegetable tureen, a lidded twin-handled sugar bowl, a gravy boat, a creamer, and an assortment of serving bowls and platters in various oval and scalloped shapes. The service is completed by an assortment of dinner plates, salad or luncheon plates, bread and butter plates, soup bowls, and teacups. Pieces bear the underglaze blue mark for Johnson Brothers, transcribed as Florida Royal Semi-Porcelain Johnson Bros England, accompanied by a central crown and banner device.a few cracked and repaired peices see photos