Retrovintage China & Collectables

30/05/2018

I am always happy when my customers are happy! Responding promptly and sensibly to eBay offers, packing well and despatching quickly all help the customer experience.
Ebay can be quiet at this time of year so its a good time to review stock and packaging and rearrange the 'shop' at

Welcome to my Retrovintage shop! Here you will find all sorts of beautiful things that are of excellent quality but at a sensible price. Whether you are looking for replacement china, adding to or starting a collection, or browsing for gifts please come in and have a look around! Most of my items ar...

24/11/2016

A recent post by an overseas facebook friend whereby she had sadly received an item damaged in the post has re-focused me on how important a part of the selling process the actual packing and addressing is. Someone sent me three teapots a few years back just wrapped in newspaper and a photocopier paper box! needless to say I received a lot of teapot pieces that day. Luckily my years of Post Office/Royal Mail customer service work have served me well (I recall being 'taught' how to examine packages for damage) and I make sure that I only use new sturdy double wall boxes, two (yes two!) types of packaging peanuts (hard for packing, soft to fill) two types of bubble (small to protect handles, large to cushion) and three types of tape (small for delicate items, parcel tape to seal and gaffer tape to protect) this may all sound a little OTT but I am confident that wherever my china travels (Art Deco platter to Alaska for example) it will arrive in the exact same lovely condition that it was despatched! Here's an example of a Beautiful Art Nouveau set that I shan't worry about packing at all!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192022113394?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

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This is a beautiful antique 17 piece Breakfast/tea set in Williamsons 'Blue' Bird pattern reg number 557909. The colourway is a cream ground with pale blue trim to all rims and handles. The pattern consists of individual (and pairs of) birds with one large bluebird featuring on each piece - it is a…

01/09/2016

How old does something have to be for it to be antique, vintage or retro? I am often asked this and the general 'rule of thumb' is that to be truly 'antique' an item has to be over 100 years old - so anything prior to 1916 would fit the bill. Of course we then come on to 'Vintage' which can apply to anything of age that was the best of it's kind (but generally applies to items made during 1920-s through to 1950's) and of course 'Retro' which generally covers items made 1960's to 1980's. My preference is for Antique' and 'Vintage' items - probably because the 'retro' period was my childhood and I remember the browns and purples and oddly shaped items! I get excited at items from times long past that have retained their beauty and craftsmanship and that don't really age. I currently have a cake stand in my listings that is Antique and which has retained its colour and freshness despite being over 100 years old - have a look and see what I mean. I would also love to hear other definitions of Antique Vintage and Retro as I am sure there are others!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201652714528?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Stunning 3 Tier Whieldon Ware 'Old Chelsea' Cakestand - Art Nouveau plates in Pottery, Porcelain & Glass, Porcelain/China, Other Porcelain/China | eBay

03/08/2016

A bit like the proverbial buses, I had two interesting Wedgwood lots come at once this month! One set is a Commemorative Jug and which celebrated the bicentennial anniversary of Josiah Wedgwood back in 1980 and the other is a lovely Teatime set in the very popular Blue Jasperware. Both can be found in my ebay shop
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/retrovintagechinaandcollectables

05/07/2016

Can't believe it has been so long since I last posted! Its always great when customers give you the background to their purchase - I recently sold a Minton Dinner service to a lady who was buying it as a wedding gift for her son and daughter in law, a set of five cakestands were despatched for a Baby shower and one customer wanted to recreate the set her late Mother had used. That 's the thing with Vintage china - it always has a story attached and continues to be reloved and recycled throughout its journey. I currently have some great Art Deco era pieces that are looking for thie next home! find them here at http://stores.ebay.co.uk/retrovintagechinaandcollectables
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Items in Welcome to my Retrovintage shop! Here you will find all sorts of beautiful things that are of excellent quality but at a sensible price. Whether you are looking for replacement china, adding to or starting a collection, or browsing for gifts please come in and have a look around! Most of my...

18/05/2016

I have never collected Swarovski just admired it from afar but every now and then I pick up some from auction. Its always interesting to learn which collection the piece came from, who designed it and when it was 'introduced' and subsequently 'retired'. It also takes a bit of intense scrutiny with a good magnifying glass to see if there are any imperfections - this mini penguin is very cute and one of my favourites!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swarovski-Crystal-Animals-Mini-Penguin-010027-033000-Rare-Retired-Beautiful-/201583803670
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Swarovski Crystal Animals Mini Penguin 010027/033000 Rare/Retired - Beautiful! in Pottery, Porcelain & Glass, Glass, Crystal/ Cut Glass | eBay

13/05/2016

Todays goodies have gone to Canada (Egg Cups),BallyMena (Mugs) Athens (Kettle) and Wisconsin (sugar Bowls) I love my International Customers!

06/05/2016

Finally managed to rce the stock for (I think) one of this year's prettiest cakestands - very 'shabby chic' Royal Albert 'American Beauty' http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191865669824?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Vintage Royal Albert American Beauty 3 Tier Cakestand w/table protectors - fab! in Pottery, Porcelain & Glass, Porcelain/ China, Royal Albert | eBay

29/04/2016

Welcome to my new page! The old one was to direct readers to Doreshill Farm Emporium but I now sell my stock online in my eBay shop so each time you see something that you like (or think that friends might) please 'like' and 'share' for me? Ta muchly!
Mel x