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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...

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.

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...

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?

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.

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?

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.

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

Are the discontinued pieces you are seeking amongst it?