

Tea party in the Pagoda
Pagoda Last week I showed a beautiful tea service by New Hall, made around the year 1800. This week I have another one from that period,...


Knitting wool
Knitting Wool I am often asked about the names of patterns. Many patterns didn't have a particular name, as there were too many patterns...


Of boats and yokes
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London I am often asked the question: can you transport porcelain safely all over the world? The answer is:...


Bellona
A rare find Not long ago I had a very lucky find at an auction: a rare porcelain figure made by the Bow factory in about 1760. I had...