The many faces of Neptune
You know I love Derby porcelain figures from the 18th Century; to some they may look like kitsch at first sight because there have been...
Worcester takes Flight (& Barr)
It's time for a new episode of my column in Homes & Antiques, this time about the continuation of the great Worcester factory. This is an...
Two flower painters walked into a pub...
No, this is not a joke, but well, two flower painters walked into a pub... A while ago I was offered a large porter mug that was quite...
Europa and Leda - and a sale!
A while ago I came across a pair of truly spectacular and rare figures by Derby, which I had never seen before: Europa with the Bull, and...
Minor factories, major roles
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you've had a wonderful holiday period and starting the new year refreshed. Today I am catching up, after...
