by Helen Kain | Feb 26, 2026 | Makers Behind the Magic, Recent
Miles Mason may not have been a ceramic scientist like Josiah Spode or Josiah Wedgwood, but his business acumen and eye for trends led to one of the most important developments in British ceramics: Ironstone China. A merchant-turned-potter, Mason helped revolutionize...
by Helen Kain | Nov 19, 2025 | Makers Behind the Magic
In the heart of British pottery lies a story of artistry, craft and quiet transformation. For over two centuries, Royal Doulton has married functional utility with high-style design, shaping not just tableware but culture itself. From the salt-glazed stoneware of...
by Helen Kain | Jul 10, 2025 | Makers Behind the Magic
A Tapestry of Two Worlds Let’s begin far from the world of candlelit dinners and spring brunches. Picture this: it’s 1925, and a young Persian man named Rafi Y. Mottahedeh has just arrived in New York City with little more than a suitcase and a dream. He’d grown...
by Helen Kain | Jun 12, 2025 | Makers Behind the Magic
Few names in British history carry as much weight in the world of ceramics and industry as Josiah Wedgwood. More than just a master potter, he was a visionary entrepreneur, marketer, and innovator, shaping not just the world of fine china but also the broader...
by Helen Kain | Jun 12, 2025 | Makers Behind the Magic
Josiah Spode may not be as widely recognized as his contemporary, Josiah Wedgwood, but his contributions to ceramics were just as revolutionary. As the pioneer of bone china and a trailblazer in transfer printing, Spode’s impact on British pottery is still felt...
by Helen Kain | May 29, 2025 | Antique glassware, Makers Behind the Magic, Recent, The Hunt is On, Vintage glassware
During the Great Depression, when dinner tables were scanty and budgets tight, American glassmakers offered something extraordinary: a glimmer of beauty in the form of coloured glass. Whether it came free in a box of oats or as a treasured wedding gift from a...
