

For the lovers of maroon
Last week's post on the colour puce was popular (as were the pieces offered), so this week I was struck by how many beautiful maroon...


The flea immortalised
A teacup and a flea can have more in common than one might think... let me explain myself. From hand painted flowers and landscapes, we...


A busy summer
It's been a very busy month and I have grossly neglected all of my readers and followers, for which my apologies! It wasn't out of...


New stock!
You will have seen the sale I did a number of weeks ago, and thank you for all of you who enthusiastically filled your shopping baskets!...


Floral dreams
You know that I love flowers... so to celebrate the spring, this week I have 21 stunning plates made by the Copeland factory (successor...


Cups and plates by Yates
A while ago I bought a tea service at an auction that was sold to me as Ridgway. But as soon as I saw the pattern, I realised that the...


Let's do Derby
This week I sold a wonderful tea service made by Derby in about 1785, which always stuns me in its shocking modernity; it could have been...


Donegall Dish
Today I have a very unusual dish, the full story of which is not exactly clear. This intriguing dish was made by Caughley / Chamberlains...


Easter sale! 🐣🐇
Now is the time for a good spring cleaning...! I am clearing my shelves, so this Easter weekend I am holding a massive Easter sale ....


Avocado toast
For a vegetarian like me, avocado toast is a favourite. Avocado green is a colour that we don't see often in antique British porcelain,...