Tableware Blog

It is doubtful that when Jesse Carter bought up a broken down pottery site in Poole, Dorset in 1873, he had any idea of the impact this would have on the future of UK pottery. In the early years the business was tough and concentrated on architectural ceramics but...

Have you ever wondered what bowls or plates pampered, dare we say posh, dogs eat from? Well, get ready to be amazed by the extravagant world of canine dining! (Yes, you read that right, we're talking about fancy dog dishes here.) What are the options for pampered pups? When...

The tableware industry in the United Kingdom has undergone significant changes over the past 50 years. From advancements in manufacturing techniques to shifts in consumer preferences, the industry has adapted to meet the demands of a rapidly changing market. In this blog post, we will...

Dear Sirs As a retailer of discontinued tableware, you will appreciate that we are only able to source our goods from the second hand/pre-loved market. For us this includes private individuals, car boot sales, antique fairs, flea markets, auctions and of course, the high street...

Once again, we have been notified of industrial action which impacts on collection and delivery services over the coming weeks.  The following is an extract of the notification we received from Royal Mail with the relevant dates: -  " The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has...

The term 'cherry-picking' is derived from the concept of harvesting only the ripest fruit; the picking of the best at the exclusion of the rest. At MrPottery, when we are asked to provide a quote for the purchase of someone's preloved china, we have a...

If you are reading this, you have likely received our offer for some tableware you are seeking to sell, and just read the bit, maybe with a little disappointment, that says, "This offer is non-negotiable." So, why don't we negotiate? To save time! Unlike many of...

If you are reading this you have likely received an email from us declining your offer to sell us your pre-loved china. We are genuinely sorry about that, but as the title of this document says, "... we can't buy everything." We understand that for some...