Johnson Brothers were a British tableware manufacturer and exporter that was noted for its early introduction of "semi-porcelain" tableware. It was among the most successful of the Staffordshire potteries which produced tableware, much of it exported from the 1890s through the 1960s. They were also important manufacturers of large bathroom ceramics. The company was founded in 1883, but from 1968 to 2015 it operated as a part of the Wedgwood Group. However, after the Wedgwood Group was acquired by Fiskars in 2015, the production of Johnson Brothers was discontinued. The company's name derives from the names of the company's founders. The four original "Johnson Brothers" were Alfred, Frederick, Henry, and Robert. Their father married the daughter of a master potter, Alfred Meakin. In 1883, Alfred and Frederick Johnson began production at defunct pottery, known as the Charles Street Works, that they had purchased at a bankruptcy sale in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. At first, they specialised in the manufacture of durable earthenware, which they called "White Granite". The success of this venture led to rapid expansion. In 1888, the Rev. Henry Johnson joined them, followed ten years later by a fourth brother, Robert Johnson. Having established a solid reputation producing basic "whiteware", the company developed a product known as "semi-porcelain", a range of pottery that had the characteristics of fine china, but the durability of ironstone ware. This kind of tableware soon became very popular in the United States due to its durability and low cost. In 1889, the Hanley pottery was opened, later the Alexander pottery, and in 1891 the Imperial Works Pottery. In 1896, the Trent Sanitary Works was opened for the production of non-tableware products, and Alfred Johnson left the business to establish his pottery. By 1898, Robert Johnson had relocated to New York City to manage Johnson Brothers' rapid expansion into the North American market. An item that gives a snapshot into the emerging market for tableware that was reasonably priced and serviceable. The company produced "whiteware" but the innervation of the pottery line called semi-porcelain changed the industry. This allowed potteries to produce fashionable pottery items that were affordable to all social classes of the time. Bowl white ceramic decorative with floral decoration around lip. On base, "Royal Ironside China, Johnson Bros England" & crest of lion and unicorn flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, bowl, china bowl, lion and unicorn crest, table ware, kitchen ware, white ware, johnson brothers

Silver hair comb with curved pierced frame and engraved scroll pattern. Comb has 6 tines. Silver marks: WB & S; crown; lion passant; date letter Phair comb, silver, william batt & sons, sheffield

A letter from Legatee Savige to Legatee Aaron Beattie dated16 April 1944. Stan Savige was serving in World War 2 at the time. He lists his return address as VX13 Lt Gen S G Savige, 2 Aust Corps. The note says: Dear Aaron. As always your very nice letter pops up and is very much appreciated. The last one of congratulations has just reached me. I may be seeing Adrian before very long. Kind regards to the wife and yourself. Yours sincerely, Stan G Savige. Addressed to Aaron Bettie, ANA Building 28 Elizabeth St Melb.A record of a note between Legatees.Cream note dated 16 April 1944 from Stan Savige to Aaron Beattie.Note paper is embossed with a coat of arms which appears British with a lion and a unicorn.stan savige, aaron beattie

The Maxwell & Williams Designer Homewares brand first entered the marker in 1996. The company was founded by Max Grundmann whose parents Harry and Anna Grundmann were Holocaust survivors who migrated to Australia in 1961. Harry Grundmann started his own homewares business H.A.G. from a Brighton garage. In 1978, Max took over the business and was later joined by Bill Ryan, a retailer. The name "Maxwell and Williams" did not evolve until 1996. Their collections are now sold in more than 500 retail outlets across Australia and some 50 markets around the world. This item is of significance as an early item produced by a major Australian Homeware company in the mid 1990s.Maxwell & Williams Designer Homewares glass bottle with lightning closure. The Maxwell and Williams Designer Homewares Logo is imprinted on the side of the bottle.On side of the bottle beside a black and red lion "MAXWELL/& WILLIAMS/DESIGNER HOMEWARES"maxwell & williams, australian glassware, homewares australia

D.J Hamilton, Regt no 329 14th Batt A.I.F enlisted 10.9.14, W.I.A twice, K.I.A 7.6.17 while serving as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 12th Machine Gun Company. Pre war he served 6 years in the R.A.NCommemorative plaque, bronze, round shape re D.J Hamilton. on the face "Britannia." with a lion and seals, Rectangular space for individual name."He Died for Freedom and Honour." "David James Hamilton."military history - memorials, plaques

Bronze Medallion featuring crest with two lions holding a shield with four swans and an X . Sitting in Blue box with blue felt"Balny" "Bronze fiad" "PMA 0276/1" on box: "F.I.A./ Graveur Editeur/ Lyon Dardilly/ Fabrication Francaise" "PMA 0276/2" Attached note: Presented to John. B. King/ Chairman PMA by Captain/ of 2 French Naval Ships/ "Balny" + "Commodant Birot"/ Visiting melb/ 17/6/91 (courtesy call)

266.1 - bookend 266.2 - bookendTimber bookends x 2. "Sapere Aude" shield with lion head engraved onto leather outer lining. Brass ends."SAPERE AUDE"

White crockery mug with portrait of Queen Elizabeth 2 flanked by lion and unicorn of Royal Coat of Arms. Remains of gold trim.Portrait of Queen Elizabeth 2; CORONATION / JUNE 2nd 1953.souvenir mug, coronation, queen elizabeth 2

Nadrasca provides services and employment for over 400 disabled people in Eastern Melbourne. Blackburn Lion's Club continues to support Nadrasca.non-fictionNadrasca provides services to the disabledlions clubs, nadrasca, nadrasca farm

Large Bronze Plaque (also known as the "Dead Man's Penny). Bronze cast showing Brittania holding a Trident and standing with lion.The wording " He died for Freedom and Honour." on the perimeter. Name on right side of plaque " Jack Murphy ".

This medal belonged to MURPHY ROBERT : Service Number - VX30381 : Date of birth - 26 Jun 1906 : Place of birth - COLAC VIC : Place of enlistment - ROYAL PARK VIC : Next of Kin - MURPHY KATHLEEN for service in the Australian Armed Forces during WWIICupro-nickel medal with crowned effigy of King George VI on front. The back features a lion on top of a fallen dragon. There is no ribbon.Front: "GEORGIUS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP:" Back: " 1939 / 1946" Side: "VX 30381 R. MURPHY"wwii, war medal, australian war medal

Large oval shaped silver plated meat cover with handle and a Lion rampant clutching a sheaf of wheat engraved on one side.Mappin Brothers 222 Regent Street and London Bridgedomestic equipment, food storage & preservation, meat cover, di500

The Bendigo Symphony was founded in 1981 as a result of the Music 81 project of the Victorian Government and was the successor of the Bendigo Concert Orchestra which had played for some 30 years.The Lions Club of Tongala Millennium - Classics on the Goulburn - Kyabram Club - Program of The Bendigo Symphony Orchestra - Pianist with a grand piano on front.bendigo symphony orchestra, bendigo, bendigo concert orchestra

Used by VSR pipes and drumsUsed by VSR pipes and drumsDrum is of wooden construction with rope tention system. Drum is hand painted with VSR title, Rampart lion with VSR battle honours5/6 rvr pipes and drums, vsr, 5/6rvr bhq

see Lakes Post Newspaper page 3 14 April 1993Black and white photograph showing Kevin Hawkins of Lions Club presenting cheque to Ron Wood of RSL. Lakes Entrance Victorialions club, volunteering

Black and white photograph, David Wright cooking fish and chips at the Lions Club Fish Tasting, on Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoria volunteering, lions club

(number in album 03368.2)Black and white photograph, Walter and Dinah Mongta of Lakes Entrance Lions Club, at Christmas Dinner for Seniors. Lakes Entrance Victoriacommunity services, social, people

circa 1930s, a book containing information on the Napier Lion engine. 1920, 1930, aero engine, napier, napier lion

Samuel Marshall No 11/1925, 2nd Battalion Otago Regt New Zealand Expeditionary Force, KIA 15.9.1916. Buried Bulls Road Cemetery Flyers.111.F.20. Son of Mr & Mrs A.G.Marshall of 168 Bridge Street Bendigo Vic.Commemorative Bronze plaque for Samuel Marshall (Killed In Action) WW1 Centre of Plaque is Brittania with Lion & Seals Rectangular section for Individuals Name.He died for Freedom and Honour " Samuel Marshall"commemorative military, plaques

Samuel Rosenthal enlisted in the 6th reinforcements to the 58th Bn AIF on 20.7.15 age 33 years 8 months. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant 17.1.16, embarked for England 2.10.16, hospital 27.1.17 serious, promoted Lietenant 15.7.17, KIA 25.9.17. Refer 1019, 1020.Commemorative Plaque, round, Bronze, has Brittanica with a lion with a rectangular space for a name. Around the outside of the plaque "He died for Freedom & Honour"."Samuel Rosenthal"death penny, metalcraft, bronzeware, memorial plaque, military history

Jacket with Captains rank, 2x Royal australian Infrantry shoulders flashes, 2X cloths shoulder patches lion on red & blue background.uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Two plaster ornaments of Lions in a lying down pose with front feet extended, painted with a bronze like finish and sitting on a rectangular base.ornaments, plaster, statue