An Aesthetic Rebellion
[click the < arrows > to slide!] Today is the first Saturday of October, and where I live it is getting cold now. Mornings are dark, and...
Of cherubs and bats
[click the < arrows > to slide!] After some time away, it is refreshing to be back in my stock room and clear out some items that have...
Crazy and rich!
The last time I had items in this "Rich Imari" or "Crazy Japan" pattern I confused two very similar patterns, so now that I have a cup in...
The home makes the person
These two vases with covers are a sublime piece of artistry. They were made by Royal Worcester in 1907. The late Victorians and...
Imitation, as good as real
I've been looking at very crafty imitations of Swansea items this week. Swansea and Nantgarw were two factories in Wales in the very...
Of angels and doves
A while ago I showed the two beautiful Minton figures of Miranda and Lalage in celadon "parian" china, and last week I showed the...
Parian: for the gods
You will have seen sculpted putti, or cherubs, like these before, and here is the story of how these were made. They were made of parian...
How to get your 5-a-day
Are you in need of some vitamins? Charles Ferdinand Hürten knew his fruits, and will provide you with a healthy 5 per day! Above you see...
Paris, Paris
I have just been spending the week in the beautiful city of Paris, so I thought to show you a top piece of Parisian beauty: a dessert...
