Johnson Brothers Victorian Ware Ironstone

This item is a piece of glazed earthenware, specifically Victorian-era style ironstone, produced by the renowned British manufacturer Johnson Brothers. The piece features a light cream or ivory base glaze with a glossy finish. On the underside, it bears a clear green underglaze backstamp containing a crown emblem, the pattern name 'VICTORIAN' in a stylized font, and the text 'JOHNSON BROS / MADE IN / ENGLAND'. To the right of the crown is a single capitalized character 'L', likely a decorator's mark or factory internal code. The body shows a slightly scalloped or bulbous shape suggesting a vessel like a sugar bowl, creamer, or small dish. There are visible condition issues including minor surface pitting, localized staining/discoloration near the foot rim, and light crazing consistent with mid-20th-century ironstone manufacture. The craftsmanship is typical of high-quality English mass-produced pottery, showing a robust construction designed for durability. Small orange-brown residue marks are visible on the base, which may be kiln marks or post-manufacture organic buildup. This specific backstamp variation was commonly used in the mid-1900s, likely between the 1920s and 1950s, emphasizing the 'Made in England' tradition.