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Her passion is producing wine glasses, a skill that she learnt whilst working in Venice on the island of Murano. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAll glassware is made from high-quality sustainable crystal, which catches the light beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eClassic White Wine Glass (single baluster) - Width: 6.5cm x Height: 14cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGeorgian Style Wine Glass (double baluster)- Width: 8cm Height: 17cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eClassic White Wine Glass with Amber Ball Stem - Width: 7cm Height: 15cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGold Topaz Rummer - Width: 6cm  Height: 13cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSmokey Grey Blue Tumbler - Width: 7cm  Height: 9.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmber Tumbler - Width: 7cm x Height: 9.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emsie Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Classic White Wine Glass (Single baluster)","offer_id":41319148060835,"sku":"SQ2235826","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Georgian Style Wine Glass (Double baluster)","offer_id":41319148028067,"sku":"SQ6514700","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rummer - Gold Topaz","offer_id":43805009281187,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic White Wine Glass with Amber Ball (Single baluster)","offer_id":43805011935395,"sku":"","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tumbler - Smokey Grey Blue","offer_id":43805011968163,"sku":"","price":56.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tumbler - Gold Topaz","offer_id":43805012000931,"sku":"","price":56.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The-Merchants-Table_Emsie-Sharp_Rummer_Baluster_Tumbler_Gold_AmberLR.jpg?v=1725637289"},{"product_id":"golden-hare-butter-dish-by-fliff-carr","title":"Golden Hare Butter Dish","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFliff Carr celebrates the British hare by gilding him and proudly placing him on top of her perfectly thrown butter dish. Fliff’s use of gold adds to the sense of ‘treasure’ that relates back to her special finds. Fliff’s work is inspired by nature, foraging and collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFliff Carr is a designer and maker of simple yet refined ceramic tableware and interior products. Fliff has worked with clay in her studio in North London for the last 16 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe brown hare is thought to have been introduced into the UK in Roman times (or even earlier) and is now widespread but sadly in decline. This dish reminds us each day of the importance of the natural world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e14cm diameter x 15.5cm height from base to top of hare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fliff Carr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41319149732003,"sku":"SQ1942101","price":235.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/products\/Fliff_Carr_golden_hare.jpg?v=1670101773"},{"product_id":"steven-james-will-candlesticks","title":"Porcelain Dinner Candlesticks","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteven James creates an ongoing collection of individual hand-thrown candlesticks. The candlesticks are \u003cspan\u003eunglazed high fired \u003c\/span\u003epure white porcelain and refined to create a silky, smooth, matt finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey work equally well as a single, pair or group and the colour and light of our pure British beeswax \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/candles\" title=\"Pure British Beeswax Candles\"\u003ecandles\u003c\/a\u003e complement them perfectly. We are using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/candles?variant=41319147012259\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/candles?variant=43212730957987\"\u003eLong Standard \u003c\/a\u003ein the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach candlestick is unique, please do contact susanna@themerchantstable.co.uk and we can send you images to choose from.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eApprox Dimensions: Height - 26\/27cm, Diameter 7cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steven James Will","offers":[{"title":"Porcelain No.1","offer_id":56910561444214,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Porcelain No.2","offer_id":56910561476982,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Porcelain No.3","offer_id":56910561509750,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Porcelain No.4","offer_id":56910561542518,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Porcelain No.5","offer_id":56910561575286,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Porcelain No.6","offer_id":56910561608054,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Porcelain No.7","offer_id":56910561640822,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Porcelain No.8","offer_id":56910561673590,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Porcelain No.9","offer_id":56910561706358,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Porcelain No.10","offer_id":56910561739126,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Porcelain No.11","offer_id":56910561771894,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Porcelain No.12","offer_id":56910587887990,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Porcelain_Candlesticks_Mantlepiece_Ivy_jpg.png?v=1765994963"},{"product_id":"lars-soendergaard","title":"Porcelain Jug Family","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThe porcelain jug family are\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e part of a wider collection of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/collections\/lars-p-soendergaard\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etableware and kitchenware\u003c\/a\u003e in collaboration with Lars Soendergaard. The jugs, all in natural white are perfect for gatherings where sharing and conviviality are central. The glossy, white high-fired porcelain jugs are very durable and a pleasure to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eLars P. Soendergaard is a Danish potter living and working in Suffolk while following his national tradition of design and function through his work. Lars works on the wheel in finest English porcelain, producing pieces of the utmost simplicity yet with effortless grace. All pots are fired by the craftsman himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" style=\"color: #282626; font-family: Nunito, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe porcelain jugs are hand-thrown in a range of sizes and shapes, making them a versatile selection for the kitchen and beyond. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"\" style=\"color: #282626; font-family: Nunito, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSauce: Width: 6cm x Height: 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eGravy: Width: 12cm x Height: 12cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eMedium: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWidth from handle to lip: 12.5cm x Height: 8.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eLarge: Width from handle to lip: 15.5cm, x Diameter: 11cm x Height: 13.2cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eExtra Large: Width from handle to lip: 18cm x Diameter: 12.7cm x Height: 18.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lars P. 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Sir Francis Drake had fighting ships built in Woodbridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnglish Oak\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The ruling majesty of the woods, the wise old English oak holds a special place in our culture, history, and hearts. 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She has chosen specific images from a collection of sherds to make her own stamps with which to emboss and mark the new plates. Fliff has used white earthenware clay, hand-rolled, glazed with a matte velum and detailed with gold lustre. A past and present plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eFliff Carr is a designer and maker of simple yet refined ceramic tableware and interior products. Fliff has worked with clay in her studio in north London for the past 16 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e“This collection of commissioned plates has evolved from conversations with Susanna about our shared interest in found objects, memory and historical reference, a love of collecting and my particular obsession with searching for ‘treasure’ on the Thames foreshore. I am drawn to images and objects of the past that I use to inform my work and inspire the making process. I love to create individual ceramic Delft pieces that elicit the desire in you to seek out the one to which you are most drawn, in the same way that I search for and find the objects that most excite me. The Delft ceramic fragments that I have embedded in these plate rims were mostly found in Suffolk and London. 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We use them for preparation and serving, the pouring lip working perfectly as a salad server or utensil rest. Another use is as a punch or cordial serving bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scale of these bowls make a stunning statement in a kitchen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bowls are part of a wider collection of pieces of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/collections\/lars-p-soendergaard\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etableware and kitchenware\u003c\/a\u003e in collaboration Lars Soendergaard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eLars P. Soendergaard is a Danish potter living and working in Suffolk while following his national tradition of design and function through his work. 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Each scoop is finished with a handmade blend of food-safe beeswax and flaxseed oil, enhancing the grain while providing a durable finish for everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded on the principles of craftsmanship, sustainability, and a circular economy, these scoops are made to be used, treasured and enjoyed for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash by hand and dry thoroughly after use. 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The bowls pair well with Eleanor's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/stoneware-slip-dish-eleanor-torbati\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003estoneware small plates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eFocused on functionality, minimalism and the process of slow living, Eleanor Torbati designs, forms and fires stoneware ceramics inspired by the north Norfolk landscape in her Norwich-based pottery studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach bowl has a gestural sweep of white slip, which is painted using a brush made by another of our talented makers \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.themerchantstable.co.uk\/tmt-blog\/2020\/12\/18\/slow-made-goods\" target=\"\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.themerchantstable.co.uk\/tmt-blog\/2020\/12\/18\/slow-made-goods\"\u003eEwen Brown.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThe inside of the bowl is glazed and the underside of the bowl is unglazed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDimensions: Diameter: 12.5cm x Height: 5cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eleanor Torbati","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42650454130851,"sku":"SQ5712297","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Stoneware_Bowls_Eleanor_Torbati.jpg?v=1731241740"},{"product_id":"small-lipped-bowls-eleanor-torbati","title":"Small Pouring Lipped Bowls","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eEleanor Torbati for The Merchant’s Table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiniature pouring lipped bowl\u003c\/span\u003e, designed by and made for The Merchant’s Table by Eleanor Torbati. Great for multiple uses from olive oil, sauces, dips, salt, spices, milk, the list is endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocused on functionality, minimalism and the process of slow living, Eleanor Torbati designs, forms and fires stoneware ceramics inspired by the north Norfolk landscape in her Norwich-based pottery studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese small bowls fit comfortably in your hand and are easy to pour, and are available in a shiny speckled glaze or a smooth matt white. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown here with Eleanor's oak leaf \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/collections\/new-arrivals\/products\/oak-trivets-eleanor-torbati\"\u003etrivet\/coaster.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Diameter: 7 cm, Height: 5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eleanor Torbati","offers":[{"title":"Speckled","offer_id":41873792696483,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"White","offer_id":41873792762019,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/themerchantstable_eleanortorbati_oak_trivit_whipped-cream_pouring-bowl_mattLR_8d24237f-7ac4-4724-8f92-b368b5b5f350.jpg?v=1700489420"},{"product_id":"berry-drainage-bowl-eleanor-torbati","title":"Berry Drainage Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming little bowl, with handy holes, to wash and drain your delicious berries. Also great for draining Mozzarella!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocused on functionality, minimalism and the process of slow living, Eleanor Torbati designs, forms and fires stoneware ceramics inspired by the north Norfolk landscape in her Norwich-based pottery studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently have two variants available, butterscotch or natural with a smooth matte finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Diameter: 12 cm , Height: 6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eleanor Torbati","offers":[{"title":"Natural","offer_id":42803574112419,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Speckle","offer_id":42803574145187,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Butterscotch","offer_id":55859991380342,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/Eleanor_Torbati_The_Merchants_Table_Berry_Bowls_Small_Collender.jpg?v=1755359576"},{"product_id":"still-life-jugs-claire-halsey","title":"The Suffolk Jug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Suffolk Jug, handsome\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estoneware ceramic jugs, with distinctive handles and spout reminiscent of antique dairy jugs with a matt white glaze, by Suffolk artist Claire Halsey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaire started her creative journey by painting still life in muted, soft colours taking inspiration from the great Italian artist Georgio Morandi. Her ceramics are a reflection of the tonal subtlety of her paintings. The simple forms are full of character with tactile textures and natural colours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs each jug is individually made, they therefore all vary slightly in form and glazing. If you would like to choose a specific pitcher, please call or email us and we’ll send you photographs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge Matt Glaze with Decorative Edge: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiameter 11cm, Width with handle \u0026amp; Spout 19.5cm, Height 21.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSmall Matt Glaze with Ridge: Dameter 8.5cm, Width with handle \u0026amp; Spout 17.5cm, Height 14cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claire Halsey","offers":[{"title":"Large Jug - Matt Glaze with Decorative Edge","offer_id":55743385862518,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small Jug - Matt Glaze with Ridge","offer_id":45124909105315,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Claire_Halsey_Jugs_tulips.jpg?v=1777748228"},{"product_id":"delftware-plates-emily-mitchell","title":"English Delftware Plates","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand-thrown in red terracotta, this collection of earthenware plates are glazed shiny white and delicately decorated with cobalt oxide patterns. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmily Mitchell is a ceramicist and artist producing hand-built and hand-thrown ceramics from her studio in Norwich. Emily’s work takes inspiration from early English Delftware ceramics with blue cobalt patterns on white tin glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: Diameter: 24cm Height: 3cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Emily Mitchell","offers":[{"title":"Square","offer_id":42338078458019,"sku":"","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Four Point Star","offer_id":42338078556323,"sku":"","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/products\/Emily-mitchell-Delftware-Plates4-the-merchants-table_d571442d-5839-454c-a273-5c16592e0019.jpg?v=1758103285"},{"product_id":"oval-serving-platter-lars-soendergaard","title":"Porcelain Oval Serving Platter","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eThe oval platters are hand rolled and formed, so each one has a slightly different character. They make a wonderful centrepiece filled with fruit, charcuterie or place a duo of his smaller jugs on it to ground their place on the table.\u003cbr\u003eShown here with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/lars-soendergaard?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=dc4741f85\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=42778386923683\"\u003eSoendergaard Gravy Jug\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eThe platters are \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epart of a wider collection of pieces of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/collections\/lars-p-soendergaard\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etableware and kitchenware\u003c\/a\u003e in collaboration with Lars Soendergaard. These pieces, all in natural white are perfect for gatherings where sharing and conviviality are central. The glossy, white high-fired porcelain makes these serving platters very durable and a pleasure to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLars P. Soendergaard is a Danish potter living and working in Suffolk while following his national tradition of design and function through his work. Lars works on the wheel in finest English porcelain, producing pieces of the utmost simplicity yet with effortless grace. 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The mixing bowls are sold as a pair, the smaller of the two can be nestled inside the larger bowl for a simple storage solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocused on functionality, minimalism and the process of slow living, Eleanor Torbati designs, forms and fires stoneware ceramics inspired by the north Norfolk landscape in her Norwich-based pottery studio.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir spouts a finger's width in size make a precise pour of endless ingredients for baking or cooking. Their sizes comfortably fit in your hand for ease and great pleasure to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge- W: 12.5cm X H: 8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall- W: 11cm X H: 7cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eleanor Torbati","offers":[{"title":"Pair of Mixing Bowls","offer_id":43010847834275,"sku":"","price":62.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/products\/TMT-Eleanor-Torbati-Pouring-Bowls-1.jpg?v=1660577591"},{"product_id":"candlehat","title":"Candlehat Vase \u0026 Candleholder","description":"\u003cp\u003eAli Hewson’s wheel-thrown vase with openings for garden cuttings, and a removable candle holder lid. The vase can be used with its ‘candlehat’ on as a quiet centrepiece, or with the central opening uncovered to fit more cuttings and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAli Hewson makes ceramic tableware and vessels inspired by 17th-century domestic objects. Each piece is handmade by Ali in her Norfolk studio and as such please expect slight variations in size\/form\/glaze finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase is sold with two removable Candlehats - one size fits Standard or Stubby \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/candles?variant=41319147012259\" title=\"British Beeswax Candles\"\u003ecandles\u003c\/a\u003e the other size fits our \u003ca title=\"Pure British Beeswax Taper Candles\" href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/candles?variant=41319147110563\"\u003eThin Taper pure British beeswax candles\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Dimensions: Height: 20cm tall including lid, Diameter: 15cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: Watertight, please wash gently by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ali Hewson","offers":[{"title":"Classic Candlehat","offer_id":58081449673078,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rounded Candlehat","offer_id":58081449705846,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Ali_Hewson_Candlehat_Honeysuckle_close.png?v=1781355586"},{"product_id":"extra-large-ebonised-oak-plate-scoops","title":"Extra Large Ebonised Oak Plate Scoops","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner and woodcarver Jamie Gaunt carves each one of his large\u003c\/span\u003e plate scoops from a single piece of oak.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate scoops feel perfectly balanced in the hand for serving and distinctive on a shelf. 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The constant change of the south Suffolk estuaries, their salt marshes, dead-end roads, forests and heaths inspire and contribute to Steven’s colour palette as he includes natural materials (mud, clay, coralline crag and wood ash) to decorate his thrown and cast porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox Dimensions: height: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5cm x width 7cm, twig handle length 7cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steven James Will","offers":[{"title":"Straight Branch","offer_id":43179591893155,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Forked Branch","offer_id":43179591925923,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Steven_James_Will_Orange_Lichen_Handle_Jug_above.jpg?v=1765374226"},{"product_id":"oak-or-ash-chopping-boards-jim-parsons","title":"Oak or Ash Chopping Boards","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuffolk Oak or Ash solid \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-carved \u003c\/span\u003echopping boards by Jim Parsons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chopping board has JIm’s signature carved \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoval motif \u003c\/span\u003eedge. The handcrafted boards are of a generous height. Useful for multiple purposes in the kitchen and for display on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJim is Suffolk born and bred and uses only local wood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate dimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRectangular Medium: Length: 33cm, Width: 14cm, Height: 3.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRectangular Large: Length: 38-40cm, Width: 14 - 18cm, Height: 3.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRound Small: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiameter: 15-17cm, Height: 3.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRound Medium: Diameter: 21 - 23cm, Height: 3.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRound Large: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 29cm, Height: 3.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jim Parsons","offers":[{"title":"Round Oak Board - Small","offer_id":57789613769078,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Round Oak Board - Medium","offer_id":56129781039478,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Round  Oak Board- Large","offer_id":56129793196406,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Round Ash Board - Small","offer_id":57789622124918,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Round Ash Board - Medium","offer_id":57789622157686,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Round Ash Board - Large","offer_id":57789622190454,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rectangular Oak Board - Medium","offer_id":56129790378358,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rectangular Oak Board - Large","offer_id":55835612021110,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rectangular Ash Board - Medium","offer_id":56129912602998,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Rectangular Ash Board - Large","offer_id":44487891943587,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/the_merchants_table_jim_parsons_chopping_boards_round_group_3_LR.jpg?v=1755861701"},{"product_id":"copy-of-floral-delft-tile-workshops-with-matilda-moreton","title":"Maiolica Delft Plate Workshop with Matilda Moreton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOLYCHROME DELFTWARE WORKSHOP with Matilda Moreton. Following on from our popular Delft tile and plate painting workshop, in which we only used cobalt blue, Matilda is now working with on-glaze painting using a range of colours for autumn. She will use the colours of Italian maiolica or early English polychrome delftware that were used in the late 1600s and early 1700s, before the more famous blue and white china was made in Delft. Cobalt oxide will be used to map out the design and then add highlights of underglaze colours in turquoise blue, yellow, ochre, brown and green - all colours typical of polychrome delftware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWORKSHOP PLAN:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Learn from a selection of historic pieces, books, photographs and colourful fragments of early delftware pottery from the Thames foreshore. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLook at Italian maiolica and its influence on early Flemish and English “galliware” (later called Delftware)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Sketch in pencil and then paint your ideas onto paper with watercolours. Experiment with different colour combinations and mark making and practice brush control.\u003cbr\u003e- Paint your design \u003cbr\u003eonto a tin-glazed plate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou are very welcome to bring inspiration of your own along and you may find it helpful to consider what you wish to paint in preparation for the workshop.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll materials and firing costs are included and the work will be returned to you a week after the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a morning or afternoon workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaturday 30th September 10.30am - 1pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSaturday 30th September 2.30pm - 5pm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ceramic process is a demanding alchemy. We hope to achieve wonderful results but these cannot be taken for granted and nothing is certain until we open the kiln after the firing.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMatilda’s Instagram @matildamoreton\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e A WEEKEND IN SUFFOLK\u003cbr\u003ePerhaps this workshop could be an excellent excuse to make a weekend in our beloved Suffolk, with the wonderful array of accommodation and exceptional food! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA few of our favourites...\u003ca title=\"The Greyhound in Pettistree\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greyhoundpettistree.co.uk\/\"\u003eThe Greyhound in Pettistree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Suffolk in Aldeburgh\" href=\"https:\/\/the-suffolk.co.uk\/\"\u003eThe Suffolk in Aldeburgh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fiveacrebarn.co.uk\/\"\u003eFive Acre Barn in Aldringham\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Husk in Thorington\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huskthorington.co.uk\/\"\u003eHusk in Thorington\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theunrulypig.co.uk\/\" title=\"The Unruly Pig\"\u003eThe Unruly Pig\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oldhospitalhub.co.uk\/canteen\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Canteen at Southwold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Sorrell Horse, Shottisham\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesorrelhorse.co.uk\/\"\u003eThe Sorrel Horse in Shottisham\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Merchant's Table","offers":[{"title":"Saturday 30th Sept Morning 10.30am - 1pm","offer_id":43472721346723,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Saturday 30th Sept Afternoon 2.30pm - 5pm","offer_id":43472721379491,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/DelftPottery_Charger_BlueDash_TulipDecoration_Lambeth_EnglandC1680.png?v=1695136403"},{"product_id":"large-oval-platter-ali-hewson","title":"Oval Platter","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful and functional oval platters by Ali Hewson, inspired by 17th-century domestic objects with\u003cspan\u003e a nod to old pewter chargers and rimmed plates. Designed to sit in the middle of the table, laden for feasting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAli Hewson is a Norfolk based ceramicist making vessels and tableware that nod towards the past while always feeling contemporary. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese statement platters feature a raised rim and a glossy surface in the colour Historic White. Each piece is finish rolled, pressed, and fired twice in Ali’s electric kiln- powered by renewable energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Dimensions: 32.5cm long, 25.5cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ali Hewson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43486658035875,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Ali_Hewson_Oval_Platter_cabbage.jpg?v=1753373482"},{"product_id":"storage-jar-lars-p-soendergaard-gregersen","title":"Grand Porcelain Storage Jars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhite, high-fired porcelain storage jars, matt on the outside and glossy on the inside, making the jars very durable and a pleasure to use. The large is big and the extra large, all the more generous! A statement in any kitchen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe porcelain storage jars are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e part of a wider collection of pieces of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/collections\/lars-p-soendergaard\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etableware and kitchenware\u003c\/a\u003e in collaboration with Lars Soendergaard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLars P. Soendergaard is a Danish potter living and working in Suffolk while following his national tradition of design and function through his work. Lars works on the wheel in finest English porcelain, producing pieces of the utmost simplicity yet with effortless grace. All pots are fired by the craftsman himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe jars work equally well as vases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLarge Porcelain Storage Jar -  Approx. Height: 21cm Width: 14cm \u003cbr\u003eExtra Large\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePorcelain Storage Jar -  Approx. Height: 26cm Width: 20cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lars. P. Soendergaard","offers":[{"title":"Extra Large Storage Jar","offer_id":43760843391139,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large Storage Jar","offer_id":43760843423907,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/Lars_Soendergaard_Storage_Jars_Emsie_Sharpe_tumbler_carafe.jpg?v=1745673971"},{"product_id":"animal-sgraffito-slipware-platters","title":"Sgraffito Slipware Platters","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCelia Wood’s splendid t\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eerracotta \u003c\/span\u003eslipware platters, depicting either a swan, horse or a deer. Celia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e’s creation is created through the art of sgraffito – a decorative technique dating back to the mid 1700s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCelia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis a ceramicist and illustrator based in Edinburgh, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScotland. Her work is very much s\u003c\/span\u003etorytelling through ceramics, in a contemporary style which acknowledges a historic note. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe platters work well on a feasting table or as a decorative piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatured in House \u0026amp; Gardens magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials: Speckled terracotta earthenware, white slip, transparent glaze. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare: Hand wash only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: 32cm wide, 3.5cm height\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celia Wood","offers":[{"title":"Swan","offer_id":44540283289763,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Horse","offer_id":43726544076963,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Deer","offer_id":54765138641270,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/FullSizeRender.jpg?v=1772123837"},{"product_id":"copy-of-stoneware-cup-eleanor-torbati","title":"Harlequin Heat Trivets","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eEleanor Torbati for The Merchant’s Table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSimple and playful ceramic Harlequin Heat Trivets designed by and made for The Merchant’s Table by Eleanor Torbati.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFocused on functionality, minimalism and the process of slow living, Eleanor Torbati designs, forms and fires stoneware ceramics inspired by the north Norfolk landscape in her Norwich-based pottery studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesigned to protect your surfaces from heat, these diamond shaped trivets can be arranged to pleasing effect across your table. Singularly as a coaster, multiplied for larger dishes and pans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStoneware with matt or gloss glazes, which we are calling, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebutterscotch or whipped cream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe trivets work very well as partners to Eleanor's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/collections\/eleanor-torbati\/products\/stoneware-cup-eleanor-torbati\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emugs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/collections\/eleanor-torbati\/products\/stoneware-jug-eleanor-torbati\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ejugs\u003c\/a\u003e, in matching colourways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDimensions: 13.5cm x 19cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eleanor Torbati","offers":[{"title":"Whipped Cream Gloss","offer_id":43689328640163,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whipped Cream Matt","offer_id":43785923788963,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Butterscotch Gloss","offer_id":43689328672931,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Butterscotch Matt","offer_id":43785923821731,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/themerchantstable_eleanortorbati_harlequin_trivit_butterscotch_whipped-cream_jugLR.jpg?v=1775918653"},{"product_id":"oak-trivets-eleanor-torbati","title":"Oak Leaf Heat Trivets or Coasters","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eEleanor Torbati for The Merchant’s Table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to protect your surfaces from heat, or acting as coasters, these Oak Leaf shaped trivets can be arranged like scattered leaves across your table top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eHand cut ceramic Oak Leaf Heat Trivets, designed by and made for The Merchant’s Table by Eleanor Torbati.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFocused on functionality, minimalism and the process of slow living, Eleanor Torbati designs, forms and fires stoneware ceramics inspired by the north Norfolk landscape in her Norwich-based pottery studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eShown here with Eleanor's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/small-lipped-bowls-eleanor-torbati?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=44504ae17\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003epouring bowl\u003c\/a\u003e, perfect for sauces or oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eW115mm x L215mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eleanor Torbati","offers":[{"title":"Pale Cream Gloss Glaze","offer_id":43689333325987,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pale Cream Matt Glaze","offer_id":43753745350819,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Butterscotch Gloss Glaze","offer_id":43689333358755,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/themerchantstable_eleanortorbati_oak_trivet_pouring_bowl_groupLR.jpg?v=1739090086"},{"product_id":"suffolk-collection-supper-club-chloe-rosetta-bell","title":"The Suffolk Fishermen Collection \u0026 Supper-Club","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCelebrated ceramicist Chloé Rosetta Bell’s Suffolk Fishermen Collection launches online and in store on Saturday 30th November. The collection consists of tableware and larger statement pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo launch Chloé’s new Suffolk Fishermen Collection, chef Nicola Hordern is hosting an intimate supper in our gallery showroom on Friday 29th November.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe menu focuses on local seafood, along with locally cultivated and foraged fruit and vegetables from land and sea. The aim is to make the most of the wonderful produce and complement the creative process of the artists, highlighting the beauty of the ceramics and glassware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eChloé Rosetta Bell is a Ceramic Artist. Material-focused and primarily working in clay, her practice examines the livelihoods dependent on a specific landscape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e“My interests revolve around people whose livelihoods depend on a specific landscape. I view their devotion, knowledge, and dependence as a craft honed over years, often passed down through generations. For this supper club and collection, chef Nicola Hordern took me to meet fishermen and traditional smokehouses with whom she has longstanding relationships to source local ingredients. When I meet them, I observed their tools, materials, and surroundings, and considered how all these elements have shaped them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eI used to think that one needed to spend a long time in a landscape to truly capture and reflect it, but over time, I’ve realized that the collections I create in collaboration with others are less about how I respond to their land and more about honoring their materials and tools of trade. I aim to celebrate their craft and create objects that draw attention to their passion.\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003eFor several years, Susanna Cook and I have wanted to work together, and the Suffolk Fishermen Collection has provided the perfect opportunity to do so. Together with Nicola, we sourced waste crab shells from local fishermen and ash from traditional smokehouses. This collection uses these materials to create objects that will preserve and celebrate the Suffolk fishermen’s livelihoods”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTo complete the place settings, Chloé is collaborating with glassware designer, Celia Dowson and fellow ceramicist, Lisa Stockham. Chloé is creating additional statement pieces, which will be on display during the evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupper Friday 29th November 7-9.30pm.\u003cbr\u003eNicola will be pairing each course with wines, fine cider, sake or non-alcoholic drinks of rare teas and shrubs, which she will prepare. The price per person is £95.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAperitif on arrival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDevilled Egg and Brown Shrimp\u003cbr\u003eBloater Paste and Pickled Cucumber Toasts\u003cbr\u003ePotted Crab\u003cbr\u003eHerring Roe Tartlet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKonbu Cured Herring, Fenland Celery, Apple, Beetroot and Ginger Miso Dressing\u003cbr\u003eRoast Suffolk Day Boat Fish\u003cbr\u003eCrab Broth, Sea Vegetables and Kimizu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut Cake, Chocolate \u0026amp; Lapsang Souchong Ice Cream, Winter Fruit Compote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlease note that due to the nature of this event we are unable to cater for special dietary requirements. A full list of allergens will be available. Please advise us of any allergies when booking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Collection will open online on Saturday 30th of November. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chloé Rosetta Bell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45057245315235,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/title_The_Merchants_Table_Justyna_Kulam_Chloe_Rosetta_Bell_Suffolk_Fishermen_30d92a11-a40f-4bbb-832b-c95424904d9a.jpg?v=1738856254"},{"product_id":"porcelain-twig-handled-jug-steven-james-will-copy","title":"Twig Handled Porcelain Mugs, Jugs and Beakers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteven James Will is a ceramicist whose work is often intrinsic to the land around him. The porcelain twig handled jugs are no exception, with a handle cast from a locally gathered lichen branch, either a single twig or a forked twig. The detail is highlighted by the rich orange glaze on just the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteven James Will lives and works amongst the expansive wildness of the Suffolk Coast. The constant change of the south Suffolk estuaries, their salt marshes, dead-end roads, forests and heaths inspire and contribute to Steven’s colour palette as he includes natural materials (mud, clay, coralline crag and wood ash) to decorate his thrown and cast porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJUG: Approx Dimensions: height: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5cm x width 6cm, twig handle length 8cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMUG: Dimensions: height 6.5cm x 8cm diameter x width with handle 11cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steven James Will","offers":[{"title":"Jug Straight Branch","offer_id":53512066138486,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jug Forked Branch","offer_id":53512066171254,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mug","offer_id":54849074758006,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beaker","offer_id":56835644555638,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Steven_James_Will_Orange_Lichen_Handle_Jug.jpg?v=1733501152"},{"product_id":"suffolk-fishermen-wide-rim-plate","title":"The Suffolk Fishermen Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eChloé Rosetta Bell is a Ceramic Artist. Material-focused and primarily working in clay, her practice examines the livelihoods dependent on a specific landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn 2024 Chloé created The Suffolk Fishermen Collection in collaboration with Chef Nicola Hordern and The Merchant’s Table. A collection of work developing glazes from waste crab shells from local fishermen and ash from traditional smokehouses. A supper was held to launch the collection, to find out more about the event click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/suffolk-collection-supper-club-chloe-rosetta-bell\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmokehouse Ash Pouring Vessel\u003c\/strong\u003e by Chloé Rosetta Bell. These pieces are thrown in stoneware and are finished with a slip and glaze. The slip is formed of porcelain and waste crab shells from local fishermen. The shell in the slip pushes through the surface giving a soft yet jagged surface. The glaze uses ash from Traditional Smokehouses which consists of oak chips repeatedly fired. They are finished with raw smokehouse ash on the glaze surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSmokehouse Ash Pouring Vessel: Height: 23cm, Diameter: 24cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Lidded Pouring\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVessel\u003c\/strong\u003e by Chloé Rosetta Bell. These pieces are thrown in stoneware and are finished with a slip and glaze. The slip is formed of porcelain and waste crab shells from local fishermen. The shell in the slip pushes through the surface giving a soft yet jagged surface. The glaze uses ash from Traditional Smokehouses which consists of oak chips repeatedly fired. They are finished with steel that has been wrapped in the smokehouse ash for a week leaving a gentle patina that will age over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSteel Lidded Pouring Vessel: Height: 20cm, Diameter: 18cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Barrel Vessel\u003c\/strong\u003e by Chloé Rosetta Bell. Reminiscent of the barrels that fisherwomen lined with salt in preparation for curing herring. These pieces are thrown in stoneware and are finished with a slip and glaze. The slip is formed of porcelain and waste crab shells from local fishermen. The shell in the slip pushes through the surface giving a soft yet jagged surface. The glaze uses ash from Traditional Smokehouses which consists of oak chips repeatedly fired. They are finished with brass lids that has been wrapped in the smokehouse ash for a week leaving a gentle patina that will age over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSalt Barrel Vessel: Height: 12cm , Diameter: 16cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuffolk Fishermen Platter\u003c\/strong\u003e by Chloé Rosetta Bell. These pieces are thrown in stoneware and are finished with a slip and glaze. The slip is formed of porcelain and waste crab shells from local fishermen. The shell in the slip pushes through the surface giving a soft yet jagged surface. The glaze uses ash from Traditional Smokehouses which consists of oak chips repeatedly fired. The platters are fired on pieces of shell where you can see the imprint on the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSuffolk Fisherman Platter: Diameter: 23-24cm , Depth: 2cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuffolk Fishermen Wide Rim Plate \u003c\/strong\u003eby Chloé Rosetta Bell.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe plates are thrown in stoneware and are finished with a slip and glaze. The slip is formed of porcelain and waste crab shells from local fishermen. The shell in the slip pushes through the surface giving a soft yet jagged surface. The glaze uses ash from Traditional Smokehouses which consists of oak chips repeatedly fired. The plates are fired on pieces of shell where you can see the imprint on the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWide Rim Plate: Diameter: 27cm, Depth: 6cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuffolk Fishermen Small Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e by Chloé Rosetta Bell. These pieces are thrown in stoneware and are finished with a slip and glaze. The slip is formed of porcelain and waste crab shells from local fishermen. The shell in the slip pushes through the surface giving a soft yet jagged surface. The glaze uses ash from Traditional Smokehouses which consists of oak chips repeatedly fired. The plates are fired on pieces of shell where you can see the imprint on the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSuffolk Fishermen Small Plate: 11-13cm, Depth: 2cm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chloé Rosetta Bell","offers":[{"title":"Smokehouse Ash Pouring Vessel","offer_id":55232307036534,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Steel Lidded Pouring Vessel","offer_id":55232312279414,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salt Barrel Vessel","offer_id":55232269189494,"sku":null,"price":460.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Suffolk Fisherman Platter","offer_id":55232336888182,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Suffolk Fisherman Wide Rim Plate 8","offer_id":54829123273078,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Suffolk Fisherman Wide Rim Plate 10","offer_id":54829123338614,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Suffolk Fisherman Wide Rim Plate 12","offer_id":54829168132470,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Suffolk Fisherman Small Plate 3","offer_id":55232347832694,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Suffolk Fisherman Small Plate 4","offer_id":55232347865462,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Suffolk Fisherman Small Plate 5","offer_id":55232347898230,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Suffolk Fisherman Small Plate 6","offer_id":55232347930998,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Suffolk Fisherman Small Plate 7","offer_id":55232347963766,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Suffolk Fisherman Small Plate 9","offer_id":55232347996534,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Chloe_Rosetta_Bell_Smokehouse_Ash_Pouring_Vessel.jpg?v=1738853740"},{"product_id":"westerlund-glass-bowl","title":"Westerlund Glass Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformed by movements in nature, Celia’s work reflects the changing light and mystery of the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWithin this practice, she explores the interplay between fluidity and form aligning with the transformative qualities of materials, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003edisrupting traditional technical approaches through the adaptation of tools and processes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe galaxy quality within the bowl is derived from a small portion of recycled glass in the mix. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe techniques used to create the bowls: turned wax, kiln cast, hand-worked and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCelia is a London-based artist working across ceramics and cast glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMaterial: Glass\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Diameter 11cm, height 4cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celia Dowson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55099718369654,"sku":"","price":156.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_decorative_glass_bowl_Celia_Dowson_group_2.jpg?v=1734712088"},{"product_id":"hand-blown-carafe","title":"Hand Blown Crystal Glass Carafe","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eElegant crystal glass hand-blown carafe by Emsie Sharp. The carafe has been made to compliment our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/emsie-sharp-wine-glasses?variant=43805011968163\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etumblers\u003c\/a\u003e and come in Gold Topaz or Smokey Blue. They also make the most perfect vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEmsie works in her studio, ‘The Cow Shed’ in Child Okeford, Dorset, where she blows glass into beautiful individual pieces. She designs and makes colourful handmade tableware, both modern and traditional, taking inspiration from classic Georgian designs. Her passion is producing wine glasses, a skill that she learnt whilst working in Venice on the island of Murano. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAll glassware is made from high-quality sustainable crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e  Height: 20cm, Diameter: 10cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emsie Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Carafe - Gold Topaz","offer_id":55356508733814,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carafe - Smokey Blue","offer_id":55356514632054,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Emsie_Sharp_Amber_Carafe_Tumblers.jpg?v=1741452678"},{"product_id":"courtship-vase","title":"Courtship Vase","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCelia Wood’s response to our Spring Collection Brief, ‘Love Needs an Object’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe invited our makers and artists to create a single piece or a series as an expression of love, open to their interpretation. The work could have a narrative running through, or be a pure symbol of love. Our aim was for the work to play a role within the home and to resonate with love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelia responded with a large vase, beautifully illustrated with tales of love and courtship.\u003cbr\u003e“This was such a fun prompt to take inspiration from traditional folk art wedding invites and marriage certificates where they would be heavily illustrated with thoughtful details and patterns and a wee drawing of the couple too”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhat started as a single piece has evolved into an ongoing series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelia Wood, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ebased in Edinburgh, is a storyteller through ceramics. Her work celebrates ceramic narrative in conjunction with functionality. Fascinated by historical methods of ceramic story telling she combines her hand-build pieces with naive, lighthearted contemporary illustrations. Her inspiration from literature, medical art, folk art and tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourtship Vase: Height: 30cm, Width with handles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 23cm, Depth: 30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand built vase in earthenware, illustrated with inks and underglazes, finished with a clear transparent glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Courtship Vase is made to order so can include some personalisation such as hair colour or the addition of initials or a date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders for the Courtship Vase will be taken from June with a lead time of 6-8 weeks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAs featured in House \u0026amp; Garden 2026 January issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celia Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55402687824246,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Celia_Wood_Courtship_Vase_front.png?v=1763833930"},{"product_id":"ash-crosses-mugs","title":"Ash Crossed Mugs","description":"\u003cp\u003eWheel-thrown stoneware mug, \u003cspan\u003eglazed with kisses\u003c\/span\u003e by Rachel Gray. \u003cspan\u003eThe glaze is a gloss dolomite glaze with flecks of iron showing through from the clay. Crosses are brushed on with a wood ash glaze giving a gorgeous soft creamy caramel colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox Dimensions: Height: 7cm, Width (with handle) 13cm, Diameter: 8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown here with Rachel’s Ash Crosses \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/ash-crosses-jugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJugs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/ash-crosses-plates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlates\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Gray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55403418911094,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Rachel_Gray_Ceramic_Ash_Crosses_Mugs_Group_ae1653ce-9151-44fa-800b-fcda0ceb518c.jpg?v=1751036636"},{"product_id":"ash-crosses-jugs","title":"Ash Crossed Jugs","description":"\u003cp\u003eWheel-thrown stoneware jugs are \u003cspan\u003eglazed with kisses\u003c\/span\u003e by Rachel Gray. \u003cspan\u003eThe glaze is a gloss dolomite glaze with flecks of iron showing through from the clay. Crosses are brushed on with a wood ash glaze giving a gorgeous soft creamy caramel colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox Dimensions: Height: 10cm, Width (with handles): 15cm, Diameter: 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown here with Rachel’s Ash Crosses \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/ash-crosses-mugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMugs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/ash-crosses-plates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Gray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55403462459766,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Rachel_Gray_Ash_Crosses_Small_Plates_Jugs_and_Mugs.jpg?v=1749911754"},{"product_id":"leaf-beaker","title":"Porcelain Leaf Beaker","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSteven created these s\u003cspan\u003eimple little porcelain beakers with a ‘secret’ leaf imprint on the base which is only visible when held up to strong light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beakers are a perfect size for a cordial, shrub, punch, coffee or tea!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe pair the porcelain beakers with Lars Soendergaard’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/set-of-3-mixing-bowls-lars-p-soeandergaard\" title=\"Lars Soendergaard Porcelain Mixing Bowls\"\u003eLarge Mixing Bowl\u003c\/a\u003e which works perfectly as a punch bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: Height: 6cm: Diameter: 6cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBergamot CORDIAL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Nicola Hordern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBergamot is a highly perfumed citrus fruit with bitter, spicy and slightly sour flavour and yet very refreshing. The aroma will be familiar as the zest is used to flavour Earl Grey tea.\u003cbr\u003eThe cordial is delicious with sparkling water, and also added to cold brewed black tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steven James Will","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55427496378742,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Steven_James_Will_Porcelain_Beaker_Espresso_Cup_Lars_Soendergaard_Measuring_Bowl.jpg?v=1743262674"},{"product_id":"ash-crosses-plates","title":"Ash Crossed Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003eWheel-thrown stoneware plates are \u003cspan\u003eglazed with kisses\u003c\/span\u003e by Rachel Gray. \u003cspan\u003eThe glaze is a gloss dolomite glaze with flecks of iron showing through from the clay. Crosses are brushed on with a wood ash glaze giving a gorgeous soft creamy caramel colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox Dimensions: Diameter: 20cm, Height: 1cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown here with Rachel’s Ash Crosses \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/ash-crosses-jugs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJugs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/ash-crosses-mugs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMugs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Gray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55431423623542,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Rachel_Gray_Ash_Crosses_Small_Plates_Jugs_and_Mugs.jpg?v=1749911754"},{"product_id":"large-rectangular-platters","title":"Large Rectangular Platters","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful and functional rectangular platters by Ali Hewson, inspired by 17th-century domestic objects with\u003cspan\u003e a nod to old pewter chargers and rimmed plates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDesigned to sit in the middle of the table, laden for feasting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAli Hewson is a Norfolk-based ceramicist making vessels and tableware that nod towards the past while always feeling contemporary. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is rolled, pressed, and fired twice in Ali’s electric kiln- powered by renewable energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese statement platters feature a raised rim and a glossy surface in black or historic white (cream with a touch of black).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003cbr\u003eBLACK: Length: 39cm, Width, 33cm, Depth: 3cm\u003cbr\u003eHISTORIC WHITE: Length: 36cm, Width, 28cm, Depth: 3cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ali Hewson","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":55989349286262,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Historic White","offer_id":55991145791862,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Ali_Hewson_White_Rectangular_Platter_cherries.jpg?v=1753524793"},{"product_id":"ceramic-platters-with-decorative-edge","title":"Platters \u0026 Shallow Dishes with Decorative Edge Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge stoneware ceramic platters and shallow dishes with individual decorative edges\u003cspan\u003e, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eby Claire Halsey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platters work beautifully as individual pieces or as a distinctive serveware collection. We also have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/ceramic-bowls-with-decorative-edge\"\u003esmall ceramic bowls\u003c\/a\u003e designed to sit upon them, perfect for dips or sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoneware with matt white glaze. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatter No. 1: Diameter: 40cm, Depth 3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatter No. 2: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiameter: 35cm, Depth 5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatter No. 3: Length: 39.5cm x Width: 34cm, Depth 3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDish No. 4: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiameter: 28 cm x Width: 6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDish No. 5: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiameter: 28.5cm, Depth 6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDish No. 6: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiameter: 33 cm, Depth 6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlatter No. 7: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiameter: 31 cm, Depth 4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDish. 8: Diameter: 35 cm, Depth 6cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claire Halsey","offers":[{"title":"Platter No. 1","offer_id":55744817234294,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Platter No. 2","offer_id":55744802849142,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Platter No. 3","offer_id":55744802881910,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dish No. 4","offer_id":57728307593590,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dish No. 5","offer_id":57728307626358,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dish No. 6","offer_id":57728307659126,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Platter No. 7","offer_id":57728307691894,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dish No. 8","offer_id":57728307724662,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Claire_Halsey_Decorative_Edge_Ceramic_Serving_Platter.jpg?v=1780343528"},{"product_id":"ash-crossed-bowls","title":"Ash Crossed Bowls","description":"\u003cp\u003eWheel-thrown stoneware bowls are \u003cspan\u003eglazed with kisses\u003c\/span\u003e by Rachel Gray. \u003cspan\u003eThe glaze is a gloss dolomite glaze with flecks of iron showing through from the clay. Crosses are brushed on with a wood ash glaze giving a gorgeous soft creamy caramel colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown here with Jim Parsons \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/wooden-boards-jim-parsons?variant=44487891943587\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChopping Board\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Dimensions: 13cm wide and 7cm high.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Gray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55807812403574,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The-Merchants-Table-Rachel-Gray-Ash-Crossed-Ceramic-Bowl-Group.jpg?v=1750431424"},{"product_id":"ash-crossed-serving-bowls","title":"Ash Crossed Serving Bowls","description":"\u003cp\u003eWheel-thrown stoneware serving bowls are \u003cspan\u003eglazed with kisses\u003c\/span\u003e by Rachel Gray. \u003cspan\u003eThe glaze is a gloss dolomite glaze with flecks of iron showing through from the clay. Crosses are brushed on with a wood ash glaze giving a gorgeous soft creamy caramel colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown here with Rachel Gray's \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/ash-crossed-bowls?_pos=10\u0026amp;_sid=96e9fa3c2\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAsh Crossed Bowl\u003c\/a\u003e and Claire Halsey's \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/fluted-ceramic-flower-bowl?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=5070aadcc\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFluted Ceramic Floral Bowl\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Dimensions: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing Bowl No. 1: Diameter: 26cm x Depth: 7.5cm  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing Bowl No. 2: Diameter: 26cm x Depth: 6.5cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing Bowl No. 3: Diameter: 27 x Depth: 4.5cm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Gray","offers":[{"title":"Serving Bowl No. 1","offer_id":55807937937782,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Serving Bowl No.2","offer_id":55807937970550,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Serving Bowl No. 3","offer_id":55807938003318,"sku":"","price":74.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The-Merchants-Table-Rachel-Gray-Ash-Cross-Ceramic-Serving-Bowl-1.jpg?v=1750430451"},{"product_id":"hand-blown-teardrop-glass-vase-collection","title":"Hand-Blown Teardrop Glass Vase Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTeardrop hand-blown vases by Louisa Raven, in three colourways, Forest; Sea Blue; Grey Cloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLouisa’s glassware is made from high-quality recycled crystal. Depending on the batch, it will be re-melted waste glass from one of the Darlington, Cumbria or Waterford Crystal factories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOf all the crafts, glass-blowing is unique in that the material changes state whilst the glass-blower is working with it, from liquid to solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTeardrop Vases: Height: 18cm, Width: 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louisa Raven","offers":[{"title":"Forest","offer_id":55908348854646,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sea Blue","offer_id":55908383687030,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey Cloud","offer_id":55908383719798,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Louisa_Raven_Teardrop_Handblown_Vase.png?v=1778944993"},{"product_id":"hand-blown-glass-bud-vase","title":"Hand-Blown Glass Bud Vase","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDelicate milky hand-blown glass vases by Louisa Raven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLouisa’s glassware is made from high-quality recycled lead crystal. Depending on the batch, it will be re-melted waste glass from one of the Dartington, Cumbria or Waterford Crystal factories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOf all the crafts, glass-blowing is unique in that the material changes state whilst the glass-blower is working with it, from liquid to solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBud Vases: Height: 7.5cm, Width: 7.5cm\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louisa Raven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55913366258038,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Louisa_Raven_MIlky_Glass_Bud_Vase.jpg?v=1776448858"},{"product_id":"hand-blown-tricolour-glass-vase","title":"Hand-Blown Tricolour Glass Vase","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA flamboyant tricolour hand-blown vases by Louisa Raven, with three greens blown with clear glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLouisa’s glassware is made from high-quality recycled lead crystal. Depending on the batch, it will be re-melted waste glass from one of the Dartington, Cumbria or Waterford Crystal factories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOf all the crafts, glass-blowing is unique in that the material changes state whilst the glass-blower is working with it, from liquid to solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTricolour Vases: Height: 13.5cm, Width: 13cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louisa Raven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55913401057654,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Louisa_Raven_Tricolour_Handblown_Vase.png?v=1778946605"},{"product_id":"hand-blown-droplet-glass-vase-collection","title":"Hand-Blown Droplet Glass Vase Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDroplet hand-blown vases by Louisa Raven, in three colourways, Forest; Sea Blue; Grey Cloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLouisa’s glassware is made from high-quality recycled lead crystal. Depending on the batch, it will be re-melted waste glass from one of the Dartington, Cumbria or Waterford Crystal factories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOf all the crafts, glass-blowing is unique in that the material changes state whilst the glass-blower is working with it, from liquid to solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDroplet Vases: Height: 15cm, Width: 13cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louisa Raven","offers":[{"title":"Forest","offer_id":55913556410742,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sea Blue","offer_id":55913556443510,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Grey Cloud","offer_id":55913556476278,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Louisa_Raven_Droplet_Handblown_Vase.png?v=1778945455"},{"product_id":"oak-leaf-porcelain-serving-dishes","title":"Oak Leaf Porcelain Serving Dishes","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eOak leaf porcelain straight sided serving dishes and small dishes, pressed with Suffolk oak leaves and highlighted with an indigo pigment, by Suffolk potter, Steven James Will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThe leaves which decorate each slip cast plate are the ancestors of those mighty oaks which took ships to sea. Suffolk was long famous for the stout timber of its magnificent oaks, and Woodbridge situated upon a creek and near the forest district afforded a good centre for ship-building. Sir Francis Drake had fighting ships built in Woodbridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnglish Oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e‘The ruling majesty of the woods, the wise old English oak holds a special place in our culture, history, and hearts. It supports more life than any other native tree species in the UK; even its fallen leaves support biodiversity.’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e(The Woodland Trust)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSteven Will’s workshop is located on the Suffolk Coast, with much of his work rooted in the local landscape. He often sources natural material (mud, clays, wood ash) to mix with the porcelain clay, to develop a colour palette of the Suffolk Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThe serving dishes are part of a larger collection including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/collections\/steven-james-will\/products\/steven-james-will-oak-leaf-plates\"\u003eOak Leaf Plate and Side Plate Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eLarge Serving Dish Dimensions (approx): D: 22cm, H: 3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSmall Serving Dish Dimensions (approx): D: 10cm, H: 2cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steven James Will","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":55995067400566,"sku":"SQ6971552","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":55995067433334,"sku":"SQ6971553","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Steven_James_Will_Oak_Porcelain_Serving_Dish.jpg?v=1753529014"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-oak-bowls","title":"Hand-Carved Oak ‘Stone’ Bowls","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-carved Oak Bowls, carved from a single piece of oak with a natural, lightly textured finish, by Jamie Gaunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-carved bowls posses a depth of character due to them being air-dried oak. The process of air drying has allows the bowls to draw elements of nature into their fabric to inform its colour, the way it has aged and even the splits which have formed over the years. All these factors bring a grounded beauty to the individual piece and provide us with an ageless form. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCarving this collection of bowls has been such a great joy. Each bowl is informed by and developed from the one previous to it and when complete takes its place in the line of evolution. It could be a subtle variation in how a tool is held in the hand which enables you to apply marks in a new way or perhaps as obscure as the way in which a bowl is clamped and secured during the carving process which allows access to previously difficult areas to reach. I find it somehow counterintuitive that the more I make and repeat a design the longer it actually takes to complete. The result, I think, of becoming aware of new levels of detail and a greater understanding of what actually constitutes a great bowl.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with a food safe oil \/ wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox Dimensions: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Oak Bowl  No. 1: Diameter: 24cm  x Height: 10cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Oak Bowl  No. 2: Diameter: 24cm x Height: 10cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Oak Bowl  No. 3: Diameter: 24cm:  x Height: 10cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Oak Bowl  No. 4: Diameter: 24cm x Height: 10cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Oak Bowl  No. 5: Diameter: 24cm x Height: 10cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jamie Gaunt","offers":[{"title":"Natural Oak Bowl 1","offer_id":56069171839350,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Natural Oak Bowl 2","offer_id":56532521517430,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Oak Bowl 3","offer_id":56532521550198,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Oak Bowl 4","offer_id":56532521582966,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Oak Bowl 5","offer_id":56532521615734,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Jamie_Gaunt_Stone_Oak_BowlStackof2.png?v=1762275366"},{"product_id":"earthenware-crackle-glaze-platter","title":"Earthenware Keshiki Platter","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHiroko Aono-Billson’s Earthenware Keshiki Platters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHiroko Aono-Billson is a potter based in Brighton. She creates pieces inspired by the Japanese Mingei folk art movement. Her distinctive style involves working with earthenware terracotta clay. Each piece is hand-built and finished with its own unique slipware pattern.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I really enjoy using organic English tea to dip-dye all the pieces, after they are fired. So that the crackles on each piece become more emphasised. Each piece or vessel has its own unique crackle pattern, with individual lines that become darker with age. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Japan, we call this crackling ’Keshiki’, which, when translated, means view or landscape. For me, it feels like watching a landscape shift over time. I also love the idea that each piece grows with you, and I like to think of every object as having its own life, and it becomes a familiar friend.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe Keshiki Platters are part of a larger collection, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/earthenware-crackle-glaze-bowls\"\u003ebowls\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/earthenware-crackle-glaze-candle-holder\"\u003ecandleholders\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/earthenware-crackle-glaze-pattern-vase\"\u003evases\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eBecause these vessels are low-fired earthenware pieces, they are more porous than stoneware or porcelain, so they will absorb a certain amount of moisture. They are always best left to air dry (not in a cupboard).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAll the pieces are made with crank clay, decorative slips, and food-safe clear glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDiameter: 27cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDepth: 3cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroko Aono-Billson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56156815262070,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Hiroko_Aono-Billson_Keshiki_platterangle.png?v=1763070704"},{"product_id":"earthenware-crackle-glaze-bowls","title":"Keshiki Bowls","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEarthenware Keshiki Bowls, by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHiroko Aono-Billson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I really enjoy using organic English tea to dip-dye all the pieces, after they are fired. So that the crackles on each piece become more emphasised. Each piece or vessel has its own unique crackle pattern, with individual lines that become darker with age. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Japan, we call this crackling ’Keshiki’, which, when translated, means view or landscape. For me, it feels like watching a landscape shift over time and with the seasons. I also love the idea that each piece grows with you, and I like to think of every object as having its own life, and it becomes a familiar friend.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe Keshiki Bowls are part of a larger collection, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/earthenware-crackle-glaze-platter\"\u003eplatters\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/earthenware-crackle-glaze-candle-holder\"\u003ecandleholders\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/earthenware-crackle-glaze-pattern-vase\"\u003evases\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eBecause these vessels are low-fired earthenware pieces, they are more porous than stoneware or porcelain, so they will absorb a certain amount of moisture. They are always best left to air dry (not in a cupboard).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHeight: 7cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDiameter Top: 21cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDiameter bottom: 11cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLarge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHeight: 8cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDiameter Top: 25cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDiameter bottom: 13cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroko Aono-Billson","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":56156849176950,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":56156849209718,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Hiroko_Aono-Billson_Keshiki-Bowls_1.png?v=1763041298"},{"product_id":"porcelain-dinner-candlesticks","title":"Celebratory Sgraffito Porcelain Candlesticks","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebratory sgraffito porcelain candlesticks, by Steven James Will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCelebratory porcelain candlesticks, using clay dug from Steven’s local beach as a base for the slip coating over wheel thrown porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e'Taking inspiration from classic slipware harvest jugs made by country potteries in the 18\/19th centuries, I’ve created celebratory candlesticks. Using clay dug from my local beach as a base for the slip coating over wheel thrown porcelain. Harvest motifs were carved into the half-dry slip coating to reveal the porcelain beneath. Barley, sunflowers, shoots, tendrils and seedlings form the main basis of the decoration, again referencing 18\/19th century examples. The candlestick seemed an appropriate canvas for harvest decoration and a need for more light and comfort.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe invited our makers and artists to create one of a kind pieces inspired by the traditions, rituals and abundance of this evocative time of year. Drawing upon folklore, history and the rich symbolism of the harvest season, the responses to the Harvest Home brief are both varied and thoughtful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur standard pure British beeswax \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/candles\" title=\"Pure British Beeswax Candles\"\u003ecandles\u003c\/a\u003e compliment them perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eApprox Dimensions: Height 22.5cm, Diameter 8cm\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steven James Will","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56284813623670,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Steven_James_Will_Harvest_Porcelain_Candlesticks_Pair_1A.jpg?v=1762606543"},{"product_id":"wine-cups","title":"Harvest Wine Cups","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRachel Gray's response to our Autumn Exhibition brief, ‘Harvest Home’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe celebrate the end of harvest with our new exhibition, Harvest Home, a traditional English Harvest festival, celebrated on the Sunday nearest the harvest moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRachel has created wine cups fit for a harvest celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"As the season turns from summer to Autumn we celebrate with family and friends in the last warm evenings, drinking a toast to the late summer harvest of hedgerow fruits, crab apples, elderflower and sloes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have created these wine cups, slightly taller, more elegant, to be fit for a celebration. A selection of eight harvest cups, thrown from toasted stoneware and half glazed with a honey toned glaze and stencilled designs and iron oxide wash creating twigs, branches, berries and leaves.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Harvest Home Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/collections\/autumn-collection-2025-harvest-home\"\u003eView the Harvest Home Collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso perfect for Drinking Chocolate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Dimensions: Height: 11cm, Diameter: 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Gray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56286081450358,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Rachel_Gray_Harvest_Home_Wine_Cups.jpg?v=1758033081"}],"url":"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/collections\/gifts-for-cooks.oembed?page=5","provider":"The Merchant's Table","version":"1.0","type":"link"}