Poole Pottery Compact Shape

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 attractive designs that fitted the above criteria. The Compact shape was designed by Robert Jefferson in the 1960's. Cups had vertical sides and an inset base that allowed them to stack safely, making the most of available storage space. Dessert, cereal and soup bowls also fitted nicely inside each other, without awkward "sticky out" handles to cause the pile to topple.

The Poole Compact shape just seemed such a sensible idea, and was certainly a commercial success for the pottery. Indeed we still have a constant demand for this range, even though it has not been manufactured for several decades.

The photograph above shows some items from the Chestnut range, but Poole also produced many other colours and patterns in this shape. These included Parkstone, Broadstone, Charcoal, Choisya, Argosy, Arden, Lakestone, Melbury, Azure, Wimborne, Vortex, Cyclamen, Sherwood, Thistlewood, Lagoon and September. Colours were produced for every taste. Despite the fact that the range was discontinued so long ago. much of it survives in excellent condition and the on-line store Replace Your China has many excellent items for sale.

Poole Pottery's production of any tableware these days is minimal and their current influence on the tableware market is almost non existent. I hope this changes in the future as the pottery is very much part of the heritage of the town of Poole, but I am not holding my breath.

In the meantime lets hope that other manufacturers start give more thought to the practicality of their designs rather than just the aesthetics.

Enjoy your tableware.

Regards

Chris Eley

http://www.replaceyourchina.com/

Email: chris@replaceyourchina.com

Tel: 01202 600838

Denby Pottery, Greenwheat

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 call it), must rank alongside Arabesque as one of the most enduring and readily recognised of patterns that Denby have ever produced. It is one of those patterns that never seem to age. If it had been first introduced in the current century, I have no doubt that it would prove just as popular as it did in the 50's.

However, the truth is that Greenwheat can now only be purchased on the "previously owned" market and quality items are becoming difficult to obtain. Why not visit our website at Replace Your China and purchase your requirements of this classic pattern while we still have some available.

Enjoy your tableware.

Regards

Chris Eley

http://www.replaceyourchina.com/

Tel: 01202 600838

Poole Pottery Springtime Tableware

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 stores, it was still available for many years from the Poole Pottery shop on Poole Quay. However, what I can say with absolute certainty is that it has not now been manufactured for many years, and has become very difficult to find in any quantity in good condition.

That is one of the reasons that I am so delighted to be able to offer a reasonable quantity of it for sale on our web site at Replace Your China. This latest batch is in excellent condition, and I suspect that much of it has never been used. The only problem I had is that while I was still listing the new stock onto the web site, some of the items that I had listed first were already being sold.

If you are looking for items of Poole Pottery Springtime, make sure that you visit our website before the items are snapped up by somebody else.

Best Wishes

Chris Eley

http://www.replaceyourchina.com/

Email: chris@replaceyourchina.com

Tel: 01202 600838

Denby Pottery Arabesque

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 unusual that there is no "in between" in feelings about it. Arabesque was designed by Gill Pemberton and went into production in the 1960's and was not discontinued until 1984. Not many of the patterns currently being produced with be in production for a half of that time span.

Despite the fact that it has not been made for nearly a quarter of a century, Arabesque is still much sought after, both by people who use it on a daily basis and by collectors from around the world.

We have just managed to purchase a small amount of Arabesque and as usual much of it has been snapped up almost before we had finished listing in on the website.

If you are looking for items of this lovely set, visit our web site at http://www.replaceyourchina.com/denby-pottery-arabesque-16-c.asp before it all disappears.

Enjoy your tableware.
Regard
Chris Eley
http://www.replaceyourchina.com/

Royal Doulton Berkshire, Fresh Stock

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 wear at all. These items are in excellent condition and will be a credit to any table setting. Already many of these items have sold so do not miss this opportunity to top up your set.
Just click on Royal Doulton Berkshire to view our stock and prices.
Enjoy your tableware,
Regards
Chris
http://www.replaceyourchina.com/

New Stock, Royal Doulton Carnation

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 our web site and are offered at a substantially reduced price.

Already many of these items have sold so do not miss this opportunity to top up your set, or better still, top up Mum's set for Mothers Day.

Just click on Royal Doulton Carnation to view our stock and prices.

Enjoy your tableware,

Regards

Chris

http://www.replaceyourchina.com/

Denby Pottery, Arabesque, Fresh Stock Available

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 decorate, the patterning varied with every piece.

Arabesque with its distinctive, brown and gold patterning proved to be so popular that its production continued until 1984.

Replace Your China, is pleased to have been able to obtain a further selection Arabesque for our clients including some quite rare serving items, but do not wait to long to view them as they will soon be sold.

View our current stock selection at http://www.replaceyourchina.com/denby-pottery-arabesque-16-c.asp

Royal Doulton Pastorale. Fresh Stock

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 pattern to our customers, via our web site. Just click on Pastorale to see our current availability list. Make sure that you purchase your requirements while we still have some in stock. The prime pieces will not be available for long.

Regards

Chris Eley

http://www.replaceyourchina.com/

Poole Pottery Parkstone, Fresh Stock

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 these items make sure that you visit the Parkstone page of the Replace Your China web site as soon as possible. Many of these items will be out of stock again very quickly.

Enjoy your tableware.

Regards

Chris Eley

www.replaceyourchina.com

Tel: 01202 600838

Email: chris@replaceyourchina.com

Royal Doulton Sonnet. Fresh Stock.

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. This includes dinner plates, dessert plates, tea plates, milk jugs, tea cups and many other items.

Make sure that you purchase your Royal Doulton Sonnet requirements while we still have some available. Just click on this Royal Doulton Sonnet link to view current availability.

Regards
Chris Eley
http://www.replaceyourchina.com/
Tel: 01202 600838