Church Gresley
One of the most iconic and interesting patterns in the huge variety of antique British porcelain is the "Church Gresley" pattern that...
The best possible excuse
In our busy lives, how often do we get the time to prepare a dinner party and set a beautiful table? That's why the upcoming holidays and...
The Alcock Mystery
I have been so busy launching the wonderful Murray Pollinger Collection of Samuel Alcock Porcelain that I have not even had the...
The Story of Imari Design
Have you heard the term "Imari"? Most people who own some 19th Century porcelain will probably have a piece of English Imari porcelain in...
Tea with Samuel Alcock
You will no doubt have seen that I am releasing a very special collection of Samuel Alcock porcelain, assembled over many years by the...
A very special collection
This month I am thrilled to release the first batch of a very special collection of Samuel Alcock porcelain. This important collection...
When Henry saw green
As I am on my annual break this week, I am repeating a blog that was very popular last November... the set described here is still...
Spill vase, campana vase
A lovely garniture of five small vases that I came about recently inspired me to write about the many types of vases that people had in...
On the rocks
My latest column in Homes & Antiques is out! This month I am writing about a frequently misunderstood factory: Rockingham in Yorkshire....
"Rich Imari" or "Crazy Japan"
This week let's look at a very popular pattern: the "Rich Imari" or "Crazy Japan" pattern, first designed by Barr, Flight and Barr,...
