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Darby and Joan vintage

Hello & thank you for visiting us!  Darby & Joan Ltd is a Derbyshire company passionate about the enduring beauty of china & crockery from years gone by.   We love that vintage pieces have a story to tell & can add a little personal magic to any setting or event.

We have collected a stunning selection of English vintage china, glassware, table linens & vintage props & accessories for any kind of event where a touch of vintage glamour is required.  You can hire individual pieces or our entire collection. If you were hoping for a little more help, then we can assist with the planning & styling of your event too.

  Hire our vintage china, tableware and accessories for your wedding, tea party, hen party, garden party or bridal shower. When you want to add a little vintae glamour and style to your event, contact us. We offer a styling service & afternoon tea party menu too. Midlands, Nottingham, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire.


Whether you are planning a vintage themed wedding, a relaxing afternoon with the girls, a summer tea party in the garden, a treat for mother’s day or a baby shower, afternoon tea is a lovely & indulgent way to celebrate your occasion.

We have an ever-growing collection of hand picked, stunning English bone china & glassware for you to hire for your event. From delicate early 19th century hand finished china to pretty pieces trimmed with gold in pastel colours, our selection of beautiful English bone china has something for everyone.

For you to buy - we source gorgeous vintage pieces to create bespoke items, unique cake stands, handpoured natural wax teacup candles & candles poured into delicate glasses. The perfect gift or a stunning addition to your wedding tables.

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