Old Britain Castles Soup Tureen (blue)
General Item Category
China
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?
ceramic?
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark)
Made in England by Johnson Bros
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known)
unknown
Price Paid (If known)
unknown
Size and dimensions of this item
13 inches long x 9 inches wide x 4 3/4 inches deep
Weight
Condition
Good
History
My Mother gave this to me and she said she found it at a yard sale in Arizona several years ago...that's about all I know
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I have a large soup tureen...Old Britain Castles pattern in the blue color. It has the ususal crazing from aging and at one time there was a repair done on one of the handles, other than that it is in excellent condition...On the bottom of the tureen it says "OLD BRITAIN CASTLES" Made in England by Johnson Bros, All Decorations Under the Glaze, Permanent & Acid Resisting Color, A Genuine Hand Engraving. And there is a capital A in black under the lid. The castle on the top of the lid is "Berry Pomeroy Castle" 1792 and on the side of the tureen is "Raby Castle" 1792. I would like to know the approx date it was made and the value on today's market.Thank you for your help. Becky
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Re: Old Britain Castles Soup Tureen (blue)
Sorry to say, but these pieces are quite modern. Johnson Bros. still makes this line of patterns. I've included a link for the current retail for pieces from this pattern.
http://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Brothers-Britain-20-Piece-Dinnerware/dp/B0...
Lovejoy
Re: Old Britain Castles Soup Tureen (blue)
I realize that this pattern is still made...I feel this particular tureen is of an earlier period. The pattern is more vibrant and doesn't look as "washed out" like the newer version. The lid knob is different and the bottom doesn't really have feet like the newer version, and the insignia on the bottom is different, and it has more of a decorative apron around the bottom. So, which is the older version...the one I have or the ones you see advertised? What is the time period for this pattern? When did they start making this pattern? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Becky
Re: Old Britain Castles Soup Tureen (blue)
This backstampwas added in 1940 to johnson brothers dishes. They didn't change it again until 1960. Thanks geri