Tableware Blog

New Stock Alert - Discontinued China Just Added - 26/03/26

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We’ve added another varied selection of discontinued china and replacement pieces this week, including the ever-popular Adams Meadowlands, classic Hornsea Cornrose, and a mix of Denby favourites such as Halo, Troubador and Truffle.

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How to Care for Vintage China and Pottery

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Vintage china and pottery often carry both practical and sentimental value. Whether it’s a well-loved dinner service, a treasured tea set, or carefully collected pieces gathered over time, proper care is essential to keep them looking their best and to ensure they last for many...

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Johnson Brothers Eternal Beau – One of Britain’s Most Recognisable Tableware Designs

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Johnson Bros Eternal Beau is quite possibly the best known, most widely produced, and most widely collected of all discontinued Johnson Brothers tableware patterns. First introduced in 1981, it quickly became a staple of British homes and remained in production for many years, resulting in an enormous range of pieces and accessories.

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New Stock Alert - Discontinued China Arrivals - 20/03/26

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We’ve added another selection of discontinued china and replacement tableware to the MrPottery catalogue this week, including pieces from Denby, Johnson Brothers, Royal Doulton, Poole Pottery and more. If you are looking to replace a missing item or complete a favourite set, it’s always worth checking our new arrivals as stock changes regularly.

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Denby Appoints Administrators – What Could It Mean for Collectors and Replacement Tableware?

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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...

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New Stock Alert - Discontinued China Arrivals - 13/03/26

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We’ve added a fresh selection of discontinued china and replacement tableware to the MrPottery catalogue this week, including pieces from Royal Doulton, Wedgwood, Poole Pottery and Denby.

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How to Date Your China Using Backstamps

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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...

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New Stock Alert - 06/03/26

Posted by Mike Eley on

See below for the latest replacement china pieces added to our stock.

Includes BHS "Seville", Boots "Orchard", Poole Pottery "Cranborne", Wedgwood "Colorado" to name a few.

Are your discontinued pieces amongst it?

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