tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12580362775277691502009-04-02T18:14:42.857+01:00Thoughts and observations from the owner of a discontinued tableware service.Mr Tablewarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627462534321918434noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258036277527769150.post-60776430877756686282009-04-02T13:03:00.006+01:002009-04-02T18:14:42.867+01:00

As you may know, Johnson Bros tableware has long been produced by Wedgwood, although usually retaining the Johnson Bros back stamp. One of the very popular ranges, which has now become difficult to find is "Heritage". It was produced in the same shapes as was the ever popular "Eternal Beau", but was produced in a plain white colouring with no additional coloured patterning. We have previously had

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Daybreak is another of the popular patterns from Denby Pottery, which are no longer produced. I think there is something about its understated patterning that stops users from getting fed up with it. Add to that, the fact that it has a good protective glaze, and it is not surprising that many people still prefer it to Denby Pottery's modern offerings.We are delighted to have obtained a further

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Poole Pottery produced many colour ranges in the Cameo and the Twintone glazes. For a long time the ranges was produced at the same time and the shapes of the two ranges were largely the same.Many people seem to confuse the two ranges but in fact they can easily be distinguished. Firstly the Cameo glaze has a much glossier finish, whereas Twintone has a more matt or silky finish. The other, more

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J & G Meakin have been around since about 1852, so they know a little bit about making attractive patterns for tableware. In 1970 they joined the Wedgwood Group.One of the most popular and easily recognised of their ranges was "Poppy". With its bright red flowers and some unusual shapes, it is easily identifiable and still has a large following. It will certainly brighten any table setting.One of

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We live in an era where space is becoming limited and kitchens never seem to have enough storage space for all the impedimenta that we seem to collect. So it struck me that most tableware manufacturers seem to give little thought to producing designs that are attractive, and yet also practical enough to stack neatly and safely into cupboards and storage areas. Poole Pottery produced some really

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The very distinctive pattern of Greenwheat was introduced by Denby Pottery in the 1950's. Its minimalist patterning and clean looks immediately appealed to the general public and production continued for over twenty years. Some of the items changed in shape over the years but the pattern never lost its popularity and is still in great demand to this day. Greenwheat (or "wheatsheaf" as many people

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Springtime was one of a number of tableware patterns, designed for Poole Pottery in the "Style" shape. Amongst other popular patterns produced in this shape were Country Lane and Summer Glory. Springtime was introduced in the 1970's and remained popular for several years. It is difficult to be very accurate about when the production ceased, as even after it was no longer supplied to shops and

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Isn't is strange how some patterns of tableware are popular for a short while but then disappear completely? Other patterns are popular from the outset, but are still loved and sought after, many years after their production has ceased.Denby Pottery Arabesque in definitely one of the latter. I suppose it is a bit like Marmite really; either you love it or you hate it. It is so striking and

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Berkshire (pattern code TC 1021) is one of the many classic Royal Doulton ranges whose production has been discontinued. It can now only be purchased on the "previously owned" market and we are always delighted to be able to offer our clients fine condition examples of this attractive range.We have just purchased a quantity of Royal Doulton Berkshire, which looks to have had very little, if any

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Royal Doulton's Carnation pattern is one that we are always pleased to obtain. We have just purchased a reasonably large consignment of Carnation, which looks to have had very little, if any wear at all. Some of it has been marked by Royal Doulton as "second quality" but frankly, you will need to examine it very carefully to find out why is was so designated. The "seconds" are clearly listed on

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Denby Pottery have produced many designs over the years, but one of the best loved, and most easily recognised is "Arabesque". It was designed by Gill Pemberton and first introduced in 1964. It was initially called "Samerkand" but this was then changed to "Arabesque". In the USA the pattern continued to be marketed as "Samerkand". Part of the charm of the range is that because the items were hand

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There really is something special about tableware produced by Royal Doulton. It just shouts "Quality" as soon as you see it. Pastorale is one of the many superbly produced patterns from Royal Doulton, that has sadly been discontinued over the years. It is no longer available from conventional High Street shops. That is why we are delighted to be able to offer some fresh stock of this lovely

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Parkstone is one of those patterns that has been in high demand ever since I started trading in Poole Pottery many years ago. I suspect that it will remain popular for many years to come. I am therefore delighted to have been able to purchase a reasonable quantity of this pattern in the last few days, including some of the very elusive dinner plates. If you are interested in purchasing some of

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We are delighted to be able to offer a fresh supply of quality stock in Royal Doulton's Sonnet range. The production of this pattern was discontinued by Royal Doulton many years ago, but we are still be asked for it on a regular basis.We have filled most of the outstanding orders for clients who have asked us for specific items and are now able to put the rest of the stock on general release.

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Poole Pottery produced a range of patterns in the popular Compact shape. The shape was designed by Robert Jefferson in 1965. Amongst the popular ranges manufactured in this shape were Chestnut, Charcoal, Azure, Broadstone, Parkstone and Lakestone. Broadstone was one of the most popular of these ranges produced by Poole Pottery and was sold in very large quantities. The pattern is still very much

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Marks and Spencer must be the most familiar of High Street names to most of us. The range of goods that they sell seems to be growing by the day.One of the most popular ranges of tableware that has ever been sold by Marks and Spencer must surely be the Harvest pattern, manufactured for them by Hornsea Pottery. We always find that it is a good seller when we have it in stock, so I am particularly

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I never cease to be amazed by the way things work in this business. For months I have been searching for quality items of Royal Doulton's beautiful Carnation pattern. Eventually, I had the opportunity to purchase a large quantity of "as new" items and as a result we were able to fill most of our outstanding orders.Then, as so ofter seems to happen, I was offered another large quantity of

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Marks and Spencer is doubtless one of the biggest names in the UK retail business, so it is hardly surprising that they have sold an enormous amount of tableware. However, just like other tableware brands, most of the patterns that they have sold, have now been discontinued.In typical Marks and Spencer style, many of their brand name patterns have been produced by some of the finest tableware

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One of the joys of running a china replacement service is the feedback and unexpected messages that one sometimes received from clients.A previous Poole Pottery client emailed me today and with her permission, I have reproduced the content of her email below:"Hi Chris, Two years ago, I bought several ramekin dishes from your pottery replacement service to replace two of mine that had stuck

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I suppose it would be impossible to deal in a tableware for nearly twenty years, without developing at least a passing interest in the history of some of the main UK tableware manufacturers.Royal Doulton is on of the best know names in the UK tableware industry. However, when the original Doulton business was started in the early 19th Century, it produced mainly stoneware decorative items,

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My business was initially based on the replacement of discontinued Poole Pottery tableware, but I must have been doing something right because over the years I have been asked by both existing and new clients to try to source many other makes of tableware for them.One of the manufacturers that we are now asked for most is Royal Doulton. Royal Doulton have been in existence for many years and have

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Many clients approach me to ask if we buy tableware, or just sell it.Simple answer really. If we don't buy, we will have nothing to sell.If you have china or pottery tableware which you wish to sell tell us about it, either by telephone or by email. However, bear in mind that we will only purchase items that are in virtually "as new" condition. Items that are scratched, chipped, crazed, cracked,

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There is some discussion as to when Poole Pottery first introduced Twintone.To the best of my knowledge the typical two colour ranges were first produced in the 1930's, but at that time they were not officially called Twintone. It appears that the term "Twintone" was probably first used when the range was reintroduced after the restrictions imposed during the Second World War.As stated in an

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One of the problems facing people who wish to add to their existing sets of Poole Pottery tableware, is that very often they do not know the name of the pattern that they have. Poole Pottery have not, in general, been very good at putting the names of the patterns on the backstamp of the plates.Probably the easiest way to identify the range that you are seeking is to view the gallery of

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INTRODUCTION TO REPLACE YOUR CHINA BLOGHaving run a successful tableware replacement service for about 20 years, it seems to me to be about time to pass on some of the information that I have gleaned over the years, for the benefit of others. I started off on a market stall selling discontinued Poole and Hornsea Pottery, (I lived near Poole and had already developed an interest their products). I

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