I have shown many very valuable items lately - but that doesn't mean I don't offer any smaller items that would make perfect gifts for porcelain lovers or collectors. In fact, as the world is facing a dark winter without the ability to travel to see our loved ones, why not buy a gift for yourself as well - as we are having to spend most of our time at home, a piece of beautiful porcelain can make all the difference (I'm speaking from experience!). So yes, although I have late

It's autumn here and the colours are wonderful! After weeks of rain and greyness, suddenly everything has turned yellow, orange and red and we are rewarded with the beauty of autumn. My garden is full of dahlias and you can buy chrysanthemums everywhere. So today I am showing you some Wedgwood chrysanthemums! This beautiful part dessert service was first designed in 1808 by Wedgwood, and it is a copy of an East Asian "Chinoiserie" design - actually the details look mostly Jap

This beautiful meat platter is already on its way to a happy customer, but there is an interesting story with it - and it is a gorgeous platter that deserves to be shown! And someone is going to be dining like an emperor - quite literally 👑🍽️⁠ This very striking meat platter is historically important; you will notice the armorial detail in the centre. It is the Collar and Medallion of the Imperial Brazilian Order of the Rose with the motto "Amor e Fidelidad", which means 'L

These days it is increasingly hard to go out on trips, even in nature (let alone in cities). Here in Britain, we simply don't know which part of the country will be locked down next, or how drastically... but here is an alternative way to travel: on porcelain! This stunning tea service was made by Minton in about 1825 and not only is it gorgeous, it is very rare and it has a story. It was made in the graceful "B/French" shape, with clean lines and no frills in the way the ite

Remember the good old days before email, when you needed to write a letter on paper, stick it in an envelope, put a stamp on it and then...