Johnson Brothers Old Britain Castles Blarney Castle Red Plates Set of 2

Beautiful set of 2 Johnson Brothers Old Britain Castles plates featuring Blarney Castle in the classic red transferware pattern.  Both plates feature the same Blarney Castle scene surrounded by an ornate floral and scroll border, but they have different Johnson Brothers backstamps, indicating they are from different production periods. This makes the pair especially interesting for collectors or anyone building an Old Britain Castles set.  One plate is marked with the more detailed Johnson Bros England / Old Britain Castles backstamp describing the underglaze decoration and hand engraving. The other has the simpler Johnson Bros England / Old Britain Castles mark.  The scene itself is labeled “Blarney Castle in 1792.”  Set includes: 2 plates Maker: Johnson Brothers Pattern: Old Britain Castles Scene: Blarney Castle in 1792 Color: Red / cream Made in: England Quantity: 2 Backstamps: Different production-era marks  Pre-owned condition with visible crazing consistent with age, particularly noticeable on one plate. No obvious major chips or cracks are visible in the supplied photos. Please review photos carefully for condition and differences between the two pieces.  Classic English transferware that works beautifully for a traditional tablescape, wall display, cottage decor, replacement china, or an existing Johnson Brothers collection.