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Lot 491:
A Collection of 45 Pieces of Johnson Brothers Fresh Fruit Pattern Tableware
Description
A substantial collection of 45 pieces of ceramic tableware manufactured by Johnson Brothers in the “Fresh Fruit” pattern. The set features a bright white glaze accented by a prominent green band along the rims and edges. The decoration is applied via transferware, depicting a detailed motif of assorted fruits and berries, including grapes, apples, plums, and raspberries. The forms are predominantly octagonal and square with rounded corners, characteristic of the pattern. The collection includes a variety of dining and service items: a teapot with its lid (2 pieces), a covered rectangular butter dish (2 pieces), a gravy or sauce boat (1 piece), five teacups (5 pieces), five saucers (5 pieces), two small creamers/pitchers (2 pieces), two octagonal shakers (2 pieces), a large cylindrical vessel (1 piece), one rectangular serving tray (1 piece), four small round plates (4 pieces), and twenty octagonal plates and shallow bowls (20 pieces). A handwritten inventory number “9209” is visible on the edge of the front rectangular serving tray.
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