Johnson Bros 'Mill Stream Blue' Ironstone Dinner Service for Five

A picturesque English ironstone dinner service by Johnson Bros in the Mill Stream Blue pattern, transfer-printed in deep cobalt on a warm ivory ground. Comprising a complete assortment of tableware for five diners, with four additional dinner plates, the service includes five side plates, five small soup bowls, five large soup plates, nine dinner plates, two generous round serving platters, and a salad bowl. The gently scalloped rims are framed with abundant blossoms and foliage surrounding an idyllic mill, bridge, and riverside landscape. The set is in very good vintage condition, with a few tiny rim chips and crisp, well-preserved transfers throughout. Made in England, circa 1960s.

The idyllic pastoral landscape and abundant floral border give this service its enduring country charm. Equally beautiful in use or on display, it creates a striking feature on a farmhouse table, open shelving, or a Welsh dresser, while the plates also lend themselves beautifully to a decorative wall arrangement. Pair it with crisp white linens, antique silver, and fresh garden flowers for a timeless country-house aesthetic that brings warmth and character to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Dimensions (approx.): Soup plates (5): 1.6" high × 9.1" diameter Large soup bowls (5): 2" high × 9.8"diameter Dinner plates (9): 1.2" high × 10.2" diameter Side plates (5): 0.8" high × 8.3" diameter Salad bowl (1): 3.5" high × 10.2" diameter Deep serving platter (1): 2" high × 12.6" diameter Serving platter (1): 1.2" high × 12.6" diameter