Johnson Bros Snowhite Regency Ironstone Platter 12”

An exceptionally clean Johnson Bros “Snowhite Regency” oval Ironstone serving platter, Made in England, presented in collector-grade condition with crisp monochrome border work and a refined scalloped rim. The piece reads as a classic mid-century English tableware form—quietly luxurious, highly usable, and increasingly difficult to source in this level of preservation. Maker & Pattern • Manufacturer: Johnson Bros (England) • Pattern: Snowhite Regency • Mark: Green backstamp reading “Snowhite Regency / Johnson Bros / Made in England / Ironstone” with a crown device, as photographed. • Date (best estimate): circa 1950s–1960s (post-war Johnson Bros production period for this style of export mark; exact year not printed on the piece). Design Notes • Palette: Elegant black/charcoal printed border on a luminous white ground. • Motif: Regency-inspired scrollwork with floral flourishes and fine linear banding. • Form: Oval platter with gently scalloped edge and subtly molded surface, giving depth and light play without overpowering the table. Production Techniques: This is a traditional English ironstone production: 1. The ceramic body was mold-formed to the oval platter shape. 2. It was bisque fired for strength. 3. The border decoration was applied as a transfer-printed design (the fine repeating linework and uniform motifs are characteristic of transfer printing rather than freehand painting). 4. A clear glaze was applied and fired again to seal and protect the surface. Condition (no buyer guesswork) • No chips anywhere (rim, corners, underside): none observed • No hairline cracks: none observed • No repairs / no restoration: none observed • Paint/print: no wear to the decoration; border remains sharp and well-defined • Surface: you report no scratches and none are apparent in the provided photography • Clean, bright, and display-ready—appropriate for collectors or elevated daily use. Measurements • Length: 12 in (30.48 cm) • Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm) Provenance / Notes Classic English ironstone from Johnson Bros—long prized for its combination of durability and refined presentation. This example stands out for its unusually preserved surface and edge integrity Johnson Bros, Johnson Brothers, Snowhite Regency, English Ironstone, oval platter, serving tray, regency border, black transferware, mid-century English, white ironstone, monochrome, classic table setting.