Belleek Pottery, Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Belleek Pottery

After witnessing the devastating effects of the Irish potato famine landowner John Caldwell Bloomfield, in 1849, turned his interest in mineralogy toward plans to build what is now known as the Belleek Pottery Ltd.

This charming Honey Pot in the traditional Shamrock pattern is a perfect example of the fine craftsmanshipthe Belleek Pottery Ltd. is known for.

Belleek Shamrock Pattern Honey Pot with Lid

1st Green Mark

$1,295.00

Visit http://www.belleekpottery.ie to learn more about the fascinating history of Ireland’s most famous pottery.

How to date your Belleek:

Here are a few teapots from our extensive collection of Belleek.

Belleek Teapot

2nd Black Mark

$195.00 (As Found)

Belleek Echinus Pattern Teapot

2nd Black Mark

$1,195.00

Belleek Bamboo Pattern Teapot

2nd Black Mark

$1,600.00 (Spout Restored)

3 Steps To Redesigning This Custom Diamond Ring

Custom Diamond Ring Before & After The Redesign

Step 1 - Grandmother supplied the diamond . . .

Step 2 - Groom found the design that he liked . . .

Step 3 - We made this stunning White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring.

The Past In The Present

Royal Nippon Porcelain and Chamomile Panna Cotta - Lucy Waverman, “Flower Power,” The Globe And Mail, February 2015

A Delicate Antique Porcelain Cup and Saucer and a Modern Version of a Delicate Dessert

Lucy Waverman sets and serves student chef Esther Tabert’s Chamomile Panna Cotta in her (Waverman’s) grandmother’s Royal Nippon porcelain cup and saucer. Bringing together grandmother’s china and Tabert’s recipe, in turn, captures the essence of Tabert’s Chamomile Panna Cotta: a remake of a simple traditional recipe that Esther says was inspired by “her mother’s love of chamomile tea.” Using antiques in new ways is an inventive way to use family heirlooms while illuminating our link to the past.

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Lucy Waverman, “Flower Power,”The Globe and Mail, February 2015

If you are looking for Royal Nippon, antique porcelain, or inspiring and novel ways to use antiques we can help.

Royal Nippon Plates

$25.00 to $35.00

Diameter 6”

Royal Nippon Plates

$45.00

Diameter 7 ½”

Royal Nippon Cups and Saucers

$95.00