Turkey and Transferware. . .

A couple of years ago I found this soft subtle colored turkey at Home Goods.
 
I loved it and couldn't resist bringing him home!
 
 
I decided to team him up with some transferware in an old rusty metal basket.

 
The large plates are Johnson Bros. and appropriately named, Frozen Up.  I scored them at a thrift shop
 a couple years ago for $1.50 ea.
 
 
The frosty scene reminds me of the Thanksgiving song, "Over the River and Through the Woods".  Just so happens that I have a copy of the book, so I placed it on the table next to it.
 
 
I found the small plate at a yard sale last year for $5.  I loved it so I didn't even haggle.  :)
 


Markings on the back.
It's not a Thanksgiving design, but I love mixing things up!
 

 
Now here's my question.  I'm sure I could google it, but not near as fun as asking you my friends.  :) 
 
Is this transferware or not?
Resembles transferware, but not marked as such.
Another thrift shop find.
 
 
The photo looks out of focus, but the markings are quite blurry on the back.
 
 
 I found the bowl at a different time, and it's not the same pattern.  I love how both have touches of blue and yellow.
 
 
Markings on the bowl.
 
 
I love it whether or not it is transferware, but just curious.
 
 
 
Happy November!
hugs,

34 comments

Samplings from Spring Creek said...

Great finds--I think I need to hang out and travel with you to yard sales

Betty said...

Although I do not have any Johnsons Brothers plates yet I love them. I agree that turkey is so cute I would have bought him too.

Linda W. said...

Beautiful plates! And I love your turkey.

Anonymous said...

Yes, it is lovely 1940s era Nasco transferware. Nice find!!! And I adore all the other pieces, especially the Johnson Brothers Frozen Up plates! That turkey is great, love it in that off white.
GADawn57

Jen said...

you scored big time!! I envy you! I have been wanting and loathing brown transfer ware for aged. It is impossible for me to find! lucky girl you!!!!!

Lori E said...

I have a similar turkey that I put out on our Thanksgiving table every year. I like the colouring on yours better than mine which is a solid cream colour.

Pat said...

Jann,
Gorgeous transfer ware, dear friend!!!
Love that turkey in the plate rack, too!!!
We celebrate Thanksgiving. . .all year through.
This year our Thanksgiving Dinner will be hosted On Crooked Creektt.
However, I don't really decorate for Thanksgiving.
Odd, I know!
Thanks for sharing your great finds of the Season!!!
Fondly,
Pat

Rita C at Panoply said...

Love all your transferware, Jann - especially the 'Frozen Up', oh my! Your vignette is perfect.
Rita

Sandi Magle said...

I would consider them all transferware, except for the turkey, which is gorgeous white glaze on terra cotta I think, which is a very pretty blend with transferware. I should post about my mom's historical blue history plates...eventhough I have them for sale...I learned my history and places in America from them.I did find my turkey platter out in the garage last night...maybe if I get a decent pic of it. Thanks, Sandi

Gina @ VictorianWannaBe said...

Hi Jann, your transferware is all so wonderful and perfect for Thanksgiving, especially the Frozen Up pattern! I have never seen it before. I don't find much JB here where I live. I have the same book, I love the illustrations.
Have a great weekend,
Gina

Salmagundi said...

I would consider it all transferware -- some is just English and some Japanese. Transferware refers the method that the pattern was applied. Love your finds!! Sally

Junkchiccottage said...

Love your transferware Jann Beautiful.
Kris

Katie Mansfield said...

Fabulous plates. I love the Over the River pattern. Gorgeous.

Life at Still Woods said...

I was so excited to see your post! I just shared on Share Your Cup a post about the numerous transferware patterns that came to be after Thanksgiving became a national holiday. Some of the patterns are very pricey and others not. The two patterns you have do mix well. I own Johnson Brothers His Majesty, but love your JB pattern. Ridgeway created one of the transferware patterns I shared on SYC. You have a lovely collection. Have a great evening!
Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse

NanaDiana said...

I am not sure but I would think they would qualify as transferware (probably if I read the comments before me someone knows for sure)lol Whatever they are they are gorgeous!!!! I really love the turkey, too, He is a great addition. The Frozen plates are probably my favorite. Hope you have a great night- xo Diana

Cathy, 1929 Charmer Cottage said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous dish ware...and you know how much I love dishes..

I just looked up transferware -Transferware is pottery. It can be earthenware or porcelain, ironstone or bone china. It’s most distinctive feature is a pattern that has been applied by transferring an etching onto the pottery.

Most transferware, an estimated 90%, was made in the Staffordshire county of England, but it was also produced in other areas of Great Britain such as Leeds, Liverpool, Swansea and Scotland.

*****Is it important for Transferware to have the maker’s name on it?
No, many pieces which are made by unknown makers are particularly collectible. Value is determined by a variety of factors including: demand, date, quality of the printing, and rarity.

camp and cottage living said...

I love all of the dishes, whether there transfer ware or not too, Jann. You have beautiful collections. Your new turkey blends well with them all.

Sarah said...

Great finds and all lovely, Jann. Do you think the transferware has hand painted details for that touch of blue and yellow?
I'm a happy girl tonight. Found my McK-C Courtly Check dishes in a thrift store today. Big score! '-)

A Joyful Cottage said...

I love transferware, and yours is beautiful, Jann. All of it. How interesting that the bowl you found looks like it belongs with the other pieces. The colors look identical. Love your turkey, too. xo

Lulu said...

Don't you love finding such great treasures and then finding out they all work together?

Cynthia said...

Jann I have to tell you that Frozen Up is just stunning, LOVE IT! You have such a wonderful collection. The others I have no idea but they are so pretty. Love that turkey from HG I would have grabbed it.

Cindy

Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLiz said...

Love! Happy November to you too!

Rose L said...

I think they are NOT transferware as they seem handpainted. You might have to look up each companies information to find to though. Either way, they are lovely.

mjmaterazo said...

i love your transferware collection. i've started a smallish brown transferware collection myself. i even love when the plates have small chips or immperfections. they have a story to tell & the $$ goes down. i was lucky to inherit a johnson bros. plate set w/ the huge turkey platter from my parents. it's called barnyard king & i use it every time we host thanksgiving. i love your turkey too. it all looks great together! xo- maryjo
https://masterpiecesofmylife.com

Mrs. Laura Lane said...

I love your Over the River dishes and the turkey! That song was one of my favorites as a small child. They sang it in school in Michigan. When I moved to Kansas, I never heard it again for years. I enjoy it now again. Blessings!
Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage

cynthia lee designs said...

Beautiful plates and cute turkey!!
hugs,
Cindy

Lady Linda said...

We certainly like the same things! Your collections are wonderful. I did a post on some of my turkey dishes if you'd like to take a look! I think you would enjoy it.

Winnie said...

These plates are beautiful and quite unique. I like them!!

Diana said...

Beautiful collection of transferware, Jann. I think the brown is just perfect for Thanksgiving. Like your lovely turkey, too :) Thanks so much for linking up with us at Vintage Charm!

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Jann,
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Love all these beautiful pieces of china!! So pretty!!

Hugs,
Debbie

Two Cottages And Tea said...

All your pieces are so lovely! So perfect for this time of year and what a fun surprise when we find them while thrift shopping!

20 North Ora said...

Pretty, pretty dishes. I just love dishes. I pick them up when I see something I like even when I don't know exactly what I'm going to use them for. Kind of like an insatiable urge! LOL

Judy

Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse said...

Just drooling over your transferware collection!

Mustlovehome said...

Oh my!! I am in love with your dishes...just gorgeous! And I have been looking for a turkey for so long. I still have not been able to find one! Thank you so much for joining us for Friday Favorites!! I hope you come again this week:) Your post has been pinned and tweeted! Hugs- Christine at Must Love Home

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