Royal Crown Derby have come up with a cunning plan to beat the recession. This company who have manufactured excellent quality porcelain since 1750 have decided to go even more upmarket with a dinner service costing £1 million. 

Crown Derby trinket box

The Heritage service is available in a variety of colours with a plate taking up to a week to complete. Prices range from £1,ooo for a plate to £15,000 for a tureen. The BBC have a piece on this which includes a video of one of the plates. all pieces are expected to be sold abroad .

Sorry, Royal Crown Derby but I dont think you will have my custom just yet – I think I need a new car more than a brand new £5000 teapot!