by Dave Blewitt | Jun 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
Many people ask me if they should just throw away their vintage china if it is damaged, as it would no longer have any value. My answer is almost always a resounding no. Even if a piece is completely broken, the gorgeous fragments can still be used for craft,...
by Dave Blewitt | Aug 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
A lot of china collections would have started with one or two lovely vintage trios, or at least a cup and saucer. Mine is no exception. While browsing at an auction one day, I spotted this lovely pair of cups and saucers. I had no idea what brand they were, only that...
by Dave Blewitt | Jul 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
Much adored, and highly collected, there would hardly be a China lover in the world without a piece of Royal Albert in their collection. The story of Royal Albert stretches back over 100 years. While the Royal Albert brand was created in 1904, its roots are to be...
by Dave Blewitt | Jul 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
No matter what your style, the great practical thing about vintage china, is that it is always ‘in’. A vintage china piece, can always find a home or be adapted to a home, in almost any setting. While other items are ‘trending’ and will go out...
by Dave Blewitt | Jun 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Nothing can brighten up a dull winters day more, than finding a new little china or glass treasure. Bright floral china adds a touch of spring, and stunning vintage glassware adds a splash of colour even on the darkest day, especially when placed in a window. The fact...
by Dave Blewitt | Jun 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
Dating silverware can be quite confusing. While sterling silver items are mostly always hallmarked, silver plated items can also sometimes have hallmarks. Silver hallmarks can contain a makers mark or symbol, a silver content mark, an assay mark, a date letter, and a...
