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Grandmabatty Wed 18-Nov-20 14:31:55

If you've had it all that time then either you've used it a lot so it owes you nothing - charity shop,or you've rarely used it because you dislike it - life's too short- charity shop. Then you have the perfect excuse to buy a new set. Or if you have family, ask if any of them want it. Problem solved.

MayBee70 Wed 18-Nov-20 14:30:30

I hate squeaky plates....

MiniMoon Wed 18-Nov-20 14:29:19

I could always use my Haddon Hall china but it isn't dishwasher safe.sad

MiniMoon Wed 18-Nov-20 14:27:18

I dont like mine either.

When we moved here 20 years ago my husband went out and bought a new Denby dinner service. He didn't consult me. If I'd gone with him I would have persuaded him against it.
The dinner plates are too big, the side plates are too small, the only thing I do like are the mugs that came with it.

Unfortunately there is too much of it left to justify buying another set.

SueDonim Wed 18-Nov-20 14:20:46

I’ve just replaced my 30yo Denby with some plain white China from M&S. The Denby isn’t going far, though - one of my daughters has laid claim to it! ?

Jane10 Wed 18-Nov-20 14:17:58

Denby Gypsy was my 'wedding china' and the dratted stuff is still good as new 43 years on! It weighs a ton. I saw a huge set of Denby Gypsy being sold recently for £5. sad

Nurse60 Wed 18-Nov-20 14:06:25

I had a similar problem when I relocated following retirement. I decided to donate my dinner service to charity and enjoyed the pleasure of replacing it with vintage finds in antique / charity shops. This way, if any item breaks I just replace it. None of it matches but it all co ordinates and its up cycling too. I also felt, for me, it was time to move on and create a new way of entertaining guests.

Iam64 Wed 18-Nov-20 14:02:52

You can sell it on eBay. It's very popular with young people in their 30's evidently. Of course, they have strong hands and wrists. I loved my Denby Mayflower in the 70's but I couldn't life it out the cupboard these day.

vickymeldrew Wed 18-Nov-20 13:57:58

Denby dinner service.
When I got married 51 years ago, I was given a Denby pottery dinner service as a wedding present.
I find it heavy and clunky and the plates and bowls squeak on contact with cutlery.
Denby is still very popular : what am I missing?
I’m on the verge of donating it to a charity shop but am willing to give it another try and see if I can get on with it.
Advice please.