Tableware Blog — General

News emerged yesterday, Friday 13th March 2026, that Denby Pottery Company is to  appoint administrators, marking a significant moment for one of Britain’s best known pottery manufacturers. Founded in Derbyshire in 1809, Denby has long been recognised for its durable stoneware and distinctive designs, many...

If you turn almost any piece of china or pottery over, you will usually find a small mark on the base. This is known as a backstamp, and it can often reveal valuable information about who made the piece and roughly when it was produced. For...

One of the most common questions we are asked at MrPottery is whether a particular design contains lead.

It’s an understandable concern. Many of the tableware patterns we supply are discontinued, and some are now considered vintage. Customers naturally want reassurance that their replacement china is safe for everyday use.

At MrPottery, we understand that replacement china is often more than just a practical purchase. Many pieces carry sentimental value, form part of treasured family sets, or may be difficult or impossible to replace again. That’s why we take exceptional care when packing every order, ensuring your china arrives safely, wherever you are in the world.

Finding the name and maker of a discontinued china pattern can feel surprisingly difficult, especially when the design has been discontinued some time ago or inherited from family members. Whether you’re trying to replace a broken piece or simply learn more about your tableware, this guide will walk you through the easiest ways to identify your china pattern.

The tea saucer is one of the most familiar yet overlooked items on the table. Often treated as little more than an accessory to a tea cup, it has a surprisingly practical and fascinating history

Pottery has been part of everyday life for thousands of years, yet it’s full of oddities, surprises and downright strange facts. From ancient mistakes baked forever into clay to the curious habits of collectors, here are ten weird and wonderful things about pottery.

Due to the ongoing challenges of rising business costs this we have reduced the frequency of our packaging and dispatch days from twice weekly to once weekly. This is usually every Monday. It can therefore, be up to 5 working days before your order is...