Johnson Bros Multicolour Bread and Butter Plate | 'Haddon Hall'

- Diameter: 16 cm

- Excellent - This plate is in excellent vintage condition.
- No chips or cracks.
- Colours are well-preserved, and the printed scene remains clear and unfaded.

1. Design and Features:
- Central image: Haddon Hall’s impressive stone façade, with figures in period dress and a horse-drawn carriage.
- Finished in multicolour transferware, with delicate detailing and light scalloped edges.
- Backstamp includes the wording: “Renowned as the scene of elopement of Dorothy Vernon in 16th century.”
- A genuine hand engraving, made in England by Johnson Bros.

2. Craftsmanship:
- Material: Glazed ceramic earthenware
- Decoration: Under-glaze permanent, acid-resisting colours (Pat. No. 165838)
- Maker’s mark present and legible

3. Story behind Haddon Hall Series:
- Haddon Hall is famously associated with the elopement of Dorothy Vernon, who—according to 16th-century legend—defied her father’s wishes and escaped through a side door during a ball to marry her forbidden love, John Manners.
- This tale of romance and defiance is etched into every piece of this series, and is proudly referenced in the backstamp.

4. Uses & Versatility
- This piece is a lovely addition to any afternoon tea or dessert setting.
- It also displays beautifully on a gallery wall or shelf and makes an ideal gift for collectors of historic English transferware or those drawn to romantic storytelling.