Take your pick
Today a fun and intriguing piece of porcelain. This dish was made by Chamberlains Worcester in about 1795. As you can see it has a very...
Artichoke
On the cusp of a new year, this week I am showing you a truly rare treasure: a full tea service made by Derby in about 1785. This service...
Happy Holidays
It seems like last week that I last sent out Christmas cards... yet a year must have passed, as it's nearly Christmas again! This year I...
Dine in Style
I am pleased to share a feature I wrote for Homes & Antiques, the magazine that I write a monthly column for. It's all about dinner...
Tribute
Those of you who follow me on Instagram and watch items on my website will have noticed that I've been a little more quiet lately. It has...
Fire breathers
Dragons, snakes, monsters, serpents... have a good look under your bed before you go to sleep tonight! Antique British porcelain is full...
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...
