Category: The Basics

Mintons china is a type of fine china, porcelain, and luxury accessories that was produced by the Mintons factory in England. The Mintons period dated from 1793, when Thomas Minton founded the factory in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He was a master potter, engraver, and designer, who produced high-quality and innovative ceramic wares, such as tableware, vases, figurines, and tiles. In this...

Belleek porcelain is a type of fine china, porcelain, and luxury accessories that was produced in and around the village of Belleek, County Fermanagh, Ireland, from the late 18th century to the present day. It is widely regarded as one of the finest and most prestigious types of porcelain in the world, and it has a rich and fascinating history. In this blog post, I will give you a brief overview...

Haviland china is a type of fine china, porcelain, and luxury accessories that was produced by the Haviland & Co. factory in Limoges, France. The Haviland period dated from 1842, when David Haviland, an American businessman who moved to France to establish his own porcelain factory. He was a visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized the ceramic industry with his creativity and marketing...

Spode china is a type of fine china, porcelain, and luxury accessories that was produced by the Spode factory in England. The Spode period dated from 1770, when Josiah Spode I founded the factory in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He was a master potter and a pioneer of the ceramic industry, who invented or perfected the bone china and the underglaze blue printing techniques. In this blog post, I...

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 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,...