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The moment Johann Böttger oversaw the successful production of hard-paste porcelain at Meissen in Germany, the race was on for other European countries to create ‘white gold’.

More traditional side of the five-day extravaganza starts to overshadow the contemporary offering

Dr Matthew Wills is a specialist on Chinese and Asian rare books at Peter Harrington, the rare book seller. The firm will be exhibiting at Firsts Hong Kong (formerly (China in Print fair).

An east London event which the organiser describes as “a vintage fair that’s worth waiting for” is having its fourth outing this year in two halls at its regular spot, the Grade II-listed Wanstead United Reformed Church.

Nelson was a great admirer of porcelain and he and Emma Hamilton owned several services.

The Irish peer, statesman and soldier James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde (1665-1745), first rose to prominence after helping put down the Monmouth Rebellion.

In his professional life, John McDowell (1935-2023) was a talented composer and music teacher who worked for many years at Stranmillis University College, Belfast.

Results from the Ombersley Court library reflect historical significance of the largely unseen works

The autumn edition of The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair at Evolution London (The Marquee) in Battersea Park from October 1-6 was one its most successful to date.

Biannual medals event organised by Mayfair auction house allows standholders to exhibit free of charge

Estimated at £200-300, a 12in (30cm) French porcelain stand in the rococo style sold for £4900 at Michael Bowman (17.5% buyer’s premium) in Chudleigh, Devon, on September 28.

Royalty, heads of state and grand families frequently chose to have their porcelain engraved with their initials or coat of arms.

The Derby porcelain factory specialised in cabinet-pieces in the 1790s.

Twenty-eight members of SOFAA were treated to a wonderful visit to the Ashmolean in Oxford.

Buyers planning a Christmas shopping spree might include a trip to Suffolk’s many antiques centres and shops including something unusual: Boule-In’s annual festive decorative event.