Tableware Blog
Does Vintage or Discontinued China Contain Lead?
Posted by Mike Eley on
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.
- Tags: General
New Stock Alert - 27/02/26
Posted by Mike Eley on
See below for the latest replacement china pieces added to our stock.
Includes Marks & Spencer "Andante", Wedgwood "Kimono" & "Strawberry Hill" and a beautiful Le Creuset "Grey Mist" Classic teapot.
Are the discontinued pieces you are seeking amongst it?
- Tags: New Stock Alerts
Keeping British Tableware Alive
Posted by Mike Eley on
For more than 200 years, Britain was at the very heart of the world’s pottery and tableware industry. Names such as Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Spode, Denby, Johnson Brothers and Poole Pottery became synonymous with quality, craftsmanship and innovation.
- Tags: A Brief History
New Stock Alert - 20/02/26
Posted by Mike Eley on
See below for the latest replacement china pieces added to our stock.
Are the discontinued pieces you are seeking amongst it?
- Tags: New Stock Alerts
How We Safely Pack Fragile China for Worldwide Delivery
Posted by Mike Eley on
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.
- Tags: General, Support Pages
New Stock Alert - 12/02/26
Posted by Mike Eley on
See below for the latest replacement china pieces added to our stock.
Are the discontinued pieces you are seeking amongst it?
- Tags: New Stock Alerts
How to Identify Your China Pattern: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Posted by Mike Eley on
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.
- Tags: General
New Stock Alert - 06/02/26
Posted by Mike Eley on
See below for the latest replacement china pieces added to our stock.
Are the discontinued pieces you are seeking amongst it?
- Tags: New Stock Alerts