Johnson Brothers "Winchester"

Johnson Brothers Winchester is recorded in the Johnson Brothers reference book as a mid-century favourite, with production beginning in the late 1940s. The pattern features a richly detailed floral design, combining pink-red transfer decoration with added touches of green, yellow and blue, set against a pale ground with a distinctive moulded edge.

Winchester is sometimes listed as Winchester Pink or Winchester Pink Rope Edge, which is helpful when comparing pieces online. The design has a fuller and more ornate feel than many later Johnson Brothers floral patterns, with the shaped ribbed edge adding extra texture and a more traditional look.

For customers looking to replace a tea plate, add cups and saucers, find bowls, or build up a more complete older service, Winchester is a collectable discontinued Johnson Brothers pattern. The reference book also notes square salad plates and cereal bowls, which are always useful shapes to look out for when building a set.

Winchester is closely related to Johnson Brothers Dorchester, but the shape and edging are different, so it is worth checking the backstamp, border, colour and rim detail carefully when matching pieces. As with all discontinued Johnson Brothers tableware, availability varies by item, so please check our current stock regularly if you are trying to complete, extend or carefully match an existing Winchester service.