

English Imari
In the previous 2 weeks I have shown a very early tea service made by Thomas Rose from about 1800, and then a more sophisticated one by...


Hybrid Hard Paste
I am fast-forwarding 10 years from last week's wonderful tea service made by Thomas Rose at Coalport. This week I am showing a New Hall...


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...