Cosmetic bottles held special creams, oils, and cosmetics designed to enhance the beauty of the user. Some also claimed, especially on their colourful labels, to cure or provide relief from common ailments. (more…)

The origins of the teapot have been traced to China in the late 16th century. Early Yixing teapots were no bigger that n the tiny cups previously used for drinking tea. By the 17th century, tea had spread to civilized nations of the world. The first recorded advertisement for tea in London is dated 1658 and called a “China drinks… call Tcha, by other Nations Tay, alias Tee…” although coffee houses were already established, they began to add tea to their selections. (more…)

A Christopher Dresser silver teapot, manufactured by Hukin, silver, ivory and enamel, with rush-covered handle, stamped marks “Designed by Dr C Dresser”, Birmingham 1878. (more…)

Limoges porcelain has been produced in Limoges, France, for more than a century by numerous factories, in addition to the famed Haviland. (more…)

Earthenware is made from clay fired at a temperature that is insufficiently hot to vitrify, or fuse, the component ingredients. This results in a porous, or non-watertight, pottery. (more…)

A metalwork Exhibition will be able to visit from 17th October 2008 to 4th January 2008 at the Museum of Craft and Design, in San Francisco, at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art.
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