What is a jardiniere?

A jardiniere is a large decorative pot designed to hold a potted plant, typically displayed on the floor or a dedicated stand. Unlike standard flower pots with drainage holes, these vessels served to protect interior surfaces from water.

How do I use a cachepot?

A cachepot functions as an outer decorative vessel that hides a utilitarian growing pot placed inside it. Watering plants requires lifting them out to drain before returning them to the dry cachepot.

What distinguishes an 18th century bough pot?

Eighteenth-century bough pots were created specifically to hold cut flowering branches rather than potted plants. They frequently include fitted lids with multiple holes to keep heavy stems upright and arranged.

How do I identify Victorian majolica?

Victorian majolica is characterised by heavy earthenware bodies covered in vibrant, glossy coloured glazes. Naturalistic plant and animal motifs dominate this style, reflecting nineteenth-century enthusiasm for botanical ornament.