Copeland Porcelain: A Continuation of Spode’s Legacy

Copeland porcelain is a brand of fine china, porcelain, and luxury accessories that originated from the Spode factory in England. The Copeland period dated from 1833, when William Copeland and William Garrett took over the Spode business from the Spode family. They continued to produce high-quality and innovative porcelain wares, such as tableware, vases, figurines, and clocks. In this blog...

Rosenthal Porcelain: A German Tradition of Excellence

Rosenthal porcelain is a German brand of fine china, porcelain, and luxury accessories that has been producing high-quality and innovative products for over 140 years. It was founded by Philipp Rosenthal, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed the ceramic industry with his creativity and business acumen. In this blog post, I will give you a brief overview of the history of Rosenthal porcelain,...

Meissen Porcelain: The First European Porcelain

Meissen porcelain is a type of hard-paste porcelain that was produced in Meissen, Germany, from the early 18th century to the present day. It is widely regarded as the first European porcelain, and it set the standards for quality, design, and innovation in the ceramic industry. In this blog post, I will give you a brief overview of the history of Meissen porcelain, from its discovery to its...

Wedgwood: A Pottery Pioneer

Wedgwood is a renowned English brand of fine china, porcelain, and luxury accessories that has been in existence for over 260 years. It was founded by Josiah Wedgwood, a visionary potter and entrepreneur who revolutionized the ceramic industry with his innovations and creations. In this blog post, I will give you a brief overview of the history of Wedgwood, from its origins to its present-day...

Sèvres Porcelain: A Royal Legacy

Sèvres porcelain is one of the most famous and prestigious types of ceramic art in the world. It originated in France in the 18th century and became a symbol of royal and aristocratic taste, as well as a source of national pride and artistic innovation. In this blog post, I will give you a brief overview of the history of Sèvres porcelain, from its humble beginnings to its present-day status....

Surviving the Southern Summer as a Formal Dinner Loving Grandmillennial

It has been hot the last week here, with temperatures staying consistently above 90° and high humidity. Because of this, I try to plan light dinners that require minimal cooking so as to not heat up the house unnecessarily. Not to mention I don't particularly want to eat anything too heavy when it's miserably hot outside. As someone who thoroughly enjoys an elegant dinner when its cold out and...

Royal Limoges Faberge Egg Dessert Salad Plates

We recently got this stunning set of Royal Limoges plates in, and I cannot stop lusting after them. The detail work is absolutely stunning. I know I haven't made a post in a while so I thought I would share! I am still curating pictures and information for some exciting posts soon, so stay tuned! In the meantime, enjoy some shots I took of the beautiful plates depicting Faberge eggs.

How To Identify Your Flatware Pattern

Flatware could, arguably, one of the most used items in a household. From your everyday set of stainless flatware to a precious set of heirloom sterling silverware you might need to find a replacement piece or want to expand your set. The first step in this process is to identify the maker and pattern of the flatware you want to purchase. Usually, the maker mark is stamped on the underside of...

Beautiful 18th C. Chinese Yongzheng Gilt Compote

While setting up for a sale recently, I had the opportunity to photograph this beautiful gilt compote. Upon some research and collaboration with expert appraisers, we determined that the plate was from likely the Yongzheng period in China, from roughly the 1730s. It appears that the plate was restored in the early 20th century, which is when it was likely mounted as evidenced by the round head...

What China Pattern Is Used in Netflix’s The Crown Season 4?

Like many of you, we recently started Season 4 of the Netflix Original Series: The Crown that was just released last weekend. I couldn't help but notice a very familiar Royal Doulton pattern in S4 E2 during the breakfast scene at Balmoral Castle. The Queen is shown entering the dining room where the Royal Family very eager to tell her about an Imperial stag that had crossed onto Crown land....