21-12-2014 9:28 PM
Hi everyone. I need some help in identiyfing a piece of Johnson Bros pottery. I would be grateful if anyone could tell me what this piece is used for and the name of the pattern and its age.
Thanks in advance
Nicholas
21-12-2014 11:49 PM
Is it a cruet set base?Without the 3 inserts.
22-12-2014 3:53 PM
Hi I dont think it is a cruet set base because it is only 10x3x4cms. I was thinking along the lines of a knife/cutlery rest or place card holder. I am on a mission to find out because there is nothing like it on all of the listings on the various sites I have looked on. Very frustrating. I have attached a photo of the backstamp.
Nicholas
07-01-2015 11:16 PM
Hi, your Johnson Brothers piece dates at c 1913, i am afraid that i do not know what the design is called. Looking at the decorative, aesthic style and design of this piece, and of course taking into consideration the date, i should think that it's a 'calling card holder', which as i am sure you will know, would of been placed on a table inside the door of home for callers to leave a card. I personally think that the colourful decoration of this piece would fit perfectly within a richly decorated Victorian/Art Deco style dwelling. Hope this helps a little.