Replacement Rubber Seals for Hornsea Pottery Storage Jars

There are few things more annoying than having a perfectly good storage jar, which has become unusable simply because the rubber seal has deteriorated. This is a challenge that has faced thousands of users of some of the most popular storage jar ranges produced by Hornsea Pottery.

Hornsea Pottery patterns such as Heirloom, Fleur, Tapestry, Bronte and Saffron storage jars were all of the same shape and used the same seals to make the lids airtight. When you consider just how many years it is since these items were first manufactured, it is hardly surprising that many of the original seals have deteriorated to such an extent that the jars are no longer air tight.

After much searching, we are pleased to report that we are now able to supply the seals for this range of jars. Please note that as far as we know the seals that we provide do not fit any other jars, so if you have a Hornsea jar that is a different shape than the above patterns, or if your jar is from a different manufacturer, please do not purchase these seals from us. If we manage to locate appropriate seals for other makes and patterns of storage jars, we will make them available in the future.

If you would like to purchase the seals for your Hornsea storage jars, in the patterns listed above, feel free to visit our web site at Replace Your China where they can be purchased on line.

Enjoy your tableware

Regards
Chris Eley
www.replaceyourchina.com

MARKS AND SPENCER HARVEST TABLEWARE

Harvest tableware from Marks and Spencer was discontinued many years ago, yet this attractive pattern still remains very popular and is one of our best sellers, when we are able to find suitable items. I suppose it has a pattern that is attractive without being too "in your face", so you do not get fed up with it. Harvest also has the advantage of being very hard wearing which makes it ideal for use as a family everday tableware set.

We have just been fortunate in obtaining a large quantity of the Marks and Spencer Harvest pattern, including some quite rare pieces.

Feel free to visit our web site at http://www.replaceyourchina.com/marks-and-spencer-harvest-48-c.asp to view our current offerings. You will also find many other discontinued ranges of tableware from Marks and Spencer, Royal Doulton, Wedgwood, Poole Pottery, Hornsea and other manufacturers.

Enjoy your tableware,

Regards

Chris Eley

http://www.replaceyourchina.com/

Johnson Brothers (Bros) Heritage

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 great difficulty in obtaining items in this elegant Heritage pattern, so we were particularly pleased to obtain a large quantity of plates, cups, saucers and bowls in very good condition. These items are now offered on our web site at http://www.replaceyourchina.com/johnson-brothers-bros-heritage-95-c.asp

Once these items are sold we never know how long it will take us to find further supplies of Heritage, so do not miss this opportunity to top up your set of Johnson Bros, Heritage.

Enjoy your tableware,

Regards

Chris Eley

Replace Your China

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Denby Pottery, Daybreak

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 quantity of Daybreak in excellent condition, including some rather unusual pieces, such as candlestick holders and a small lidded casserole. These offerings will not be available for long - Daybreak always sells quickly, so do not miss this opportunity to top up your set. To view these items visit our web site at Replace Your China

Enjoy your tableware.
Regards
Chris
Web Site http://www.replaceyourchina.com/

Poole Pottery Cameo or Twintone?

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 obvious way to differentiate between them is to look at a cup or jug. The inside of a Twintone cup will be in the complimentary colour of the "twin tones". For example the Twintone range of Sky Blue and Dove Grey will be Dove Grey on the outside and Sky Blue on the inside. In the case of the Cameo cup, the outside will display the main colour (eg Celeste, Blue Moon, Celadon), and the inside of the cup will be white.

I hope that helps a bit.

Enjoy your tableware.

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

J & G Meakin, Poppy

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 the problems for both dealers in this range, and for their clients is that Poppy is very prone to crazing, especially on the plates and saucers. We were delighted recently to be able to purchase a quantity of items of Poppy in very good condition. At the time of writing this blog, some of those items, are still available on our site at Replace Your China , including some interestingly shaped serving dishes.

Don't miss the opportunity to purchase your requirements of this scarce pattern. You might have a long wait before you seen any more.

Enjoy your tableware.

Regards
Chris Eley
http://www.replaceyourchina.com/

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/