by studioduck | 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 studioduck | 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 studioduck | 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 studioduck | 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 studioduck | 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...
by studioduck | Jun 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Vintage china and glassware, or anything of age for that matter, should always be washed by hand, in warm soapy water, and dried with a soft tea towel or cloth, after all, that’s how our Grandmothers and their Mothers did it. Your vintage items should never be...