Blog Arts de la table
Noritake Blue Hill 2482, One of Noritake's Best Known Discontinued Patterns
Publié par Mike Eley le
Produced for more than two decades, Noritake Blue Hill 2482 became one of the company’s most recognisable discontinued patterns in Britain. We look at its blue floral border, platinum trim, extensive range and why it remains such a replacement china favourite.
- Étiquettes: Noritake, Pattern Library
How the Pattern Got on the Plate
Publié par Mike Eley le
How did the pattern actually get onto the plate? We look behind the finished tableware at hand painting, transfer printing, lithography, resist decoration and the firing processes that turned a designer's artwork into thousands of familiar pieces.
Royal Worcester Worcester Herbs, A Kitchen Garden in Porcelain
Publié par Mike Eley le
Royal Worcester Worcester Herbs turned the kitchen garden into an extensive tableware collection, with named herbs, green borders and everything from everyday plates to casseroles, serving dishes and egg coddlers. We look at the design, its many variations and what to check when replacing pieces.
- Étiquettes: Pattern Library, Royal Worcester
Dinner Plate, Breakfast Plate, Tea Plate... Why Did We Need So Many?
Publié par Mike Eley le
Dinner plates, breakfast plates, tea plates, side plates, salad plates... older dinner services could contain a bewildering number of sizes. We look at what they were for, why the names vary, and how today's larger side plates may be creating a new everyday standard.
- Étiquettes: General
Why Did Everyone Have “Best China”
Publié par Mike Eley le
For generations, many British homes had an everyday dinner service and another set kept strictly for Sundays, visitors and special occasions. We look at the tradition of “best china”, why so much survives in remarkable condition, and make the case for actually using it.
- Étiquettes: General
Johnson Bros Summerfields, A Lighter Look for the 1980s
Publié par Mike Eley le
Introduced in the mid 1980s, Johnson Brothers Summerfields paired delicate pink flowers and grey foliage with crisp black detailing on a clean white ground. We look at its distinctly contemporary style, extensive range and enduring appeal.
- Étiquettes: Johnson Brothers, Pattern Library
Fresh October Stock, Wedgwood Angela, Poole Fresco, Hornsea Contrast and More
Publié par Mike Eley le
Another varied batch of pre-loved china has arrived at MrPottery, with strong additions to Wedgwood Angela, Poole Fresco, Hornsea Contrast and Springtime, plus several completely new catalogue pieces.
- Étiquettes: New Stock Alerts
A Different Kind of Christmas Present
Publié par Mike Eley le
Christmas presents do not always have to be something new. From festive tableware and useful stocking fillers to the missing piece from a much-loved dinner service, pre-loved china can make a surprisingly thoughtful gift.