E is for… Enamel

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Vintage chocolate brown enamel saucepan Vintage red, daisy-patterned enamel bowl Vintage Cathrineholm sky blue enamel saucepan

Antique orange enamel candle holder Vintage cream coloured enamel colander Vintage orange enamel bread bin

Vintage cream coloured enamel bread bin set of 3 vintage chocolate brown enamel saucepans Vintage yellow enamel coffee pot

We’re big fans of vintage enamel homewares. The process involves paint actually being baked onto metal, glass or ceramics. Used in all manner of household items, it’s practical, hard wearing and incorporates some fantastic colours & patterns.

Also, a bit of wear and tear is no bad thing – a few small chips and dents create a lovely, homely, lived-in patina – not usually the case with other materials such as pottery and glass.