Antiques and Fine Art Section.

[code1]

We collect English and Irish fine art and have a few antiques.

Would anyone be interested in discussing their antques and art on-line at answer bank ?.

[code1]

My dear Ray, thank-you for your reply Sir.

All the best from Newmarket Farm

[code1]

I am at a country house sale on Friday.

I see from the catalouge that there is a large collection of Spode on sale.

Do you have tips and pointers on buying Spode please Ray ?.

Respestfully Yours.

Newmarket Farm

[raysparx1]

Hello old chap, spode is particularly nice, here are a few tips for you, good luck,

Step1 Pick a pattern. Spode comes in dozens of patterns, some of which are specialty patterns (such as Spode Christmas Tree) and others for general use (such as Blue Italian or Stafford Flowers).
Step2 Start slowly. Bone china is expensive. Begin collecting the serving pieces, such as bowls, platters or trays. Use these elegant pieces to complement regular tableware or by themselves.
Step3 Begin collecting table place settings. Spode china is usually sold in five-piece place settings, containing a dinner plate, a salad plate, a bread and butter plate, a cup and a saucer. Some popular patterns, such as Spode Christmas Tree, may be purchased as individual pieces, such as a single dinner plate or salad plate.
Step4 Add decorative pieces. Some patterns have pieces used purely for decoration. Consider candlesticks, salt and pepper shakers, a teapot or coasters.
Step5 Look for pieces other than china. Spode also makes glassware, silverware and linens to match some patterns. The Christmas Tree pattern includes Christmas tree ornaments.
Step6 Buy special or limited editions. Some patterns have entire series of designs to complement it. For example, Woodland Hunting Dogs complements the Woodland pattern.
Step7 Visit the museum. The Spode Museum in Stoke-On-Trent, has exhibits of antique Spode china, guided tours, a clearance shop, a Christmas shop and a restaurant.

[code1]

What a nice chap !

10 out 10 my good friend for that fantastic answer.

Have a wonderfull afternoon Sir.

Kind Regards

Newmarket Farm