We’ve had a watchful presence in the workshop today... 👀
He’s part of a new commission, and while he looks alert, he failed to protect another piece from cracking 😅 Blame has been firmly assigned.
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FESTIVE POSTING DATES 📮✨
A quick reminder for our UK friends. Royal Mail’s recommended dates for Christmas delivery are:
Second Class: 17 Dec
First Class: 20 Dec
And from 10 Dec we’ll upgrade all UK orders to First Class at no extra cost.
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DAY 23 –SALE ✨
Today’s piece is a curious Roman triple cup. Were they used for puzzles, clever demonstrations or ceremonial moments? No one is quite sure, but they reveal a wonderfully inventive side of life in Roman Britain.

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For those ordering from Europe, Royal Mail’s recommended last posting date is:
7 Dec

If you have your eye on anything from our Advent Sale, now is a great moment to secure it before the deadline. More pieces are arriving all week.

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DAY 28 – SALE ✨🎁

Our Advent Sale is full of beautifully crafted historic replicas and today’s reel shares a few highlights. Many pieces are now down to the last one or two, and new items are being added right through December.

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FESTIVE POSTING DATES 🌍
A quick note for our worldwide customers. Royal Mail recommends:
Wider World: 1 Dec
Australia & New Zealand: 5 Dec
USA & Canada: 8 Dec
Advent Sale treasures still to be added, but posting windows are closing.
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DAY 21 – SALE ✨Our Roman-style flagon is here with a festive motto: “Bibe Felix” or “Drink Happy”. It’s handcrafted, hand painted & fired so the iron-oxide slip transforms from sunny yellow to sunset red. A lovely piece to raise a toast with.
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Today’s special is our Unstan Bowl replica, inspired by the ancient treasure pulled from Loch Arnish in Orkney. The original rose from the water like something from an Arthurian tale. These vessels once held daily meals and sacred rituals alike.
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DAY 17 ADVENT SALE 🍷✨
Today’s item is our Roman beaker, a modest but elegant vessel used across everyday households in the Empire. Practical, beautiful and shaped by hand, it brings a quiet touch of ancient charm to the modern table.
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Today, while working on a Saxon Birstall Urn, a carved antler stamp rolled off the table & vanished into the void. It made me think about all the ancient objects hidden beneath our feet, waiting to be rediscovered. Learn more about ancient pottery here
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ADVENT SALE 🧣✨
Our Cucullatus figure, inspired by the hooded spirit found at Birdoswald on Hadrian’s Wall. Often linked to Celtic traditions & thought to protect the young, he has a gentle, calming presence that makes him a fav.
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DAY 15 – ADVENT SALE 🍷✨
Today’s item is the Roman indented beaker, a favourite across Roman Britain. The thumb-sized indentations made it easy to hold and perfect for wine. Enjoy Graham showing the final trimming on a replica Roman wheel at Vindolanda.
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ADVENT SALE 🦉We’re excited to add this special Vindolanda votive pot, inspired by the original. Handmade to match the real thing. A video in the listing explains the find and may surprise you. Unwrap some history:
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DAY 13 – ADVENT SALE ✨🎄
Today’s festive fav is the Roman votive uterus. Many ancient examples contain a hidden clay bead inside, seen only on X-rays, thought to symbolise new life. We keep the tradition alive by adding a hand-formed bead to each one.
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DAY 10 – ADVENT SALE ✨💃
Meet Baubo. Loud, lewd & unapologetic. These figurines celebrate laughter, sexuality and earthy wisdom. Her face sits on her belly, pure belly-laugh energy.
Who needs a bit of Baubo mischief this Christmas?
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DAY 11 – ADVENT SALE 🫀✨
Do you have the guts to gift guts this festive season? 🤣
Our replica Votive Viscera Plaque has just joined the Advent Sale.
Celebrate resilience, recovery and the everyday brilliance of the human body.
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DAY 7 – ADVENT SALE 🧀✨
Today’s treasure from the Roman kitchen, the Cheese Press! This was a must-have gadget for every Roman cook. Freshly discounted!
So tell us, what’s your favourite kind of cheese, Roman or modern?
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