It all began when founders, Nicky & Charlotte, went out to buy a dinner service for aΒ new family home.Β
We knew we wanted English fine bone china for its strength and resilience, but were disappointed byΒ the choice available.Β
Very fewΒ options were made in England, and we found ourselvesΒ choosing between antiques or extremely expensive decorative designs, which are lovely but not what weΒ wanted.
Bone china is not only the queen of porcelain but also a uniquely British invention.Β
It is important to us that our plates are made in Stoke-on-Trent, the home of British ceramics and bone china’s place of birth.
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After a bit of hunting, we found the perfect factory at the heart of the Potteries. Production methods have barely changed since the 1790s when bone china was first produced by Josiah Spode in a factory round the corner.Β
Like many traditional materials fine bone china is very sustainable. With high levelsΒ of calcium in its raw materials, fineΒ bone china has a particular strength and translucency compared to other types of porcelain.Β
This means it is less easy to chip than other tableware, and very strong despite its elegance. A fine bone china dinner service will last many generations, reused again and again by generations.
Xavier Britain tableware is made in small batch orders meaning there is zero waste, and allΒ our products – including our recyclable packaging – are produced, decorated and packed within a ten mile radius of our factory in Stoke-on-Trent.
Website: www.xavierbritain.com
