Acts of Daring

The Acts of Daring Collection

Celebrating the circus performers and live performances that have thrilled and entertained audiences since the 18th century.

The collection takes inspiration from the romance and danger of life in the circus. Trapeze girls and acrobatic boys fly through the air with the greatest of ease and capture moments of fun, conjuring up the excitement of the Big Top.

Featuring luxurious velvet cushions finished with golden tassels and fine bone china handcrafted in England, marrying traditional methods and modern techniques.

The designs work wonderfully as soloists or combined to create a daring story and unique collection.

  • Trapeze Girl Bone China Plate

    £38.00£135.00

    An exquisitely handcrafted fine bone china plate with the circus inspired Trapeze Girl design from the Acts of Daring collection.

    Featuring hand painted 22kt burnished gold gilded trim for a luxurious and dishwasher friendly finish.

    Available in three sizes. Choose from Dinner Plate, Salad/Lunch Plate and Side Plate or choose a set of all three sizes for a complete setting.

    The playful design paired with the best of British craftsmanship makes this the perfect gift for foodies, design lovers and everyone in between.

    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Trapeze Boy Bone China Plate

    £38.00£135.00

    Exquisitely handcrafted fine bone china plates with the Trapeze Boy design from the circus inspired Acts of Daring collection.

    Each plate is edged in 22kt burnished gold trim for a luxurious and dishwasher friendly finish.

    Available in three sizes. Choose from Dinner Plate, Salad/Lunch Plate and Side Plate or choose all three for a complete setting.

    The perfect plate for any occasion, the playful design paired with the best of British craftsmanship makes a delightful gift for foodies, design lovers and everyone in between.

    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Trapeze Girl Bone China Teacup & Saucer

    £58.00

    An elegantly handcrafted fine bone china teacup and saucer with the Trapeze Girl design from the Circus inspired Acts of Daring collection.

    Flying through the air, the Trapeze Girl soars across the teacup and saucer.

    Gilded by hand with a luxurious and dishwasher friendly 22kt burnished gold handle and trim.

    Perfect for any occasion, it makes a delightful gift or romantic wedding present on it’s own or mix and match to create a unique set.

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  • Trapeze Girl Bone China Mug

    £40.00

    An exquisitely handcrafted fine bone china mug with the Trapeze Girl design, from the circus inspired Acts of Daring collection.

    Featuring hand painted 22kt burnished gold gilded handle for a luxurious and dishwasher friendly finish.

    The playful design paired with the best of British craftsmanship makes this the perfect gift for tea and coffee lovers, design lovers and everyone in between.

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  • Trapeze Girl and Boy Set of 2 Mugs

    £78.00

    A set of two exquisitely handcrafted fine bone china mugs featuring the Trapeze Girl and Boy designs from circus inspired the Acts of Daring collection,

    Features luxurious and dishwasher friendly hand painted 22kt burnished gold gilded handle.

    Delightful on their own, or mix and match pieces with the Melody Rose range to create a unique set.

    The playful designs paired with the best of British craftsmanship make the mugs the perfect present for tea and coffee lovers, design lovers and everyone in between.

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  • Trapeze Boy Bone China Teacup and Saucer

    £58.00

    An exquisitely handcrafted fine bone china teacup and saucer with the circus inspired Trapeze Boy design, from the Acts of Daring collection.

    Features hand painted 22kt burnished gold for a luxurious and dishwasher friendly finish.

    A delightful gift or wedding present on it’s own, or mix and match pieces to create a unique set.

    Durable enough for every day use, the gilding and glorious detail also make them perfect for the grandest occasions.

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  • Set of 4, 6 or 8 Dinner Plates

    £190.00£380.00

    Design your own table setting with our a set of 4, 6 or 8 handcrafted fine bone china dinner plates.

    Whether it’s Rock and Roll, Urban Nature,  Acts of Daring or a mix from any of Melody Rose collections, choose 4, 6 or 8 of your favourite designs to create your own unique set.

    Choose from:

    set of 4 dinner plates
    set of 6 dinner plates
    set of 8 dinner plates

    Simply choose from the 4, 6 or 8 dinner plates option and add your design choices in the Order Note section at check out.

    Choose a set of matching plates or mix up designs to create your own setting.  Each piece is wonderful on it’s own but also designed to mix and match from all the collections to create your own heritage tableware setting with a 21st century twist.

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  • Trapeze Boy Bone China Mug

    £40.00

    Exquisitely handcrafted fine bone china mug with the Trapeze Boy design from the Acts of Daring collection, inspired by the old world glamour of life in the circus.

    Finished with our signature hand painted 22kt burnished gold for a luxurious and dishwasher finish.

    A delightful gift on it’s own or mix and match pieces to create a unique set.

    Durable enough for every day use, the gilding and glorious detail also make them perfect for the grandest occasions.

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  • Trapeze Girl Fine Bone China 17cm Bowl

    £48.00

    Exquisitely handcrafted fine bone china bowl from the Melody Rose ‘Acts of Daring’ collection featuring the daring Trapeze Girl.

    The new modern and elegant coupe shape small bowl measures 17cm and is perfect for cereal, soup or a delightful dessert.

    Features hand painted 22kt burnished gold for a luxurious and dishwasher friendly finish.

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  • Melody Rose Trapeze 6 Cup Teapot

    £92.00

    Now Sold Out!  Back in stock mid-February 2025.  Available to pre-order now for delivery end February 2025.

    Exquisitely handcrafted fine bone china teapot with the Trapeze design from the Melody Rose Acts of Daring collection inspired by the old world glamour of life in the circus.

    Feature the flying Trapeze Girl sailing across one side of the teapot and the Trapeze Boy tumbling across the other and 22kt  burnished gold drip lid.

    The perfect teapot for any occasion, makes a delightful gift or romantic wedding present on it’s own, paired with matching teacups or mixed with any of the Melody Rose fine bone china range to create a unique set.

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  • Melody Rose Yellow Trapeze set of two Plates

    £110.00

    Set of two exquisitely handcrafted fine bone china dinner plates with our vibrant  yellow border and featuring the circus inspired daring duo Trapeze Girl and Trapeze Boy designs.

    Each plate is edged with hand painted 22kt burnished gold edge for a luxurious and dishwasher friendly finish.

    Use on their own or mix, match and layer with any of the Melody Rose collections to create your own heritage tableware setting with a 21st century twist.

     

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  • Trapeze Girl Bone China Medium Bowl 20cm

    £58.00

    An exquisitely handcrafted fine bone china bowl featuring the circus inspired ‘Trapeze Girl’ design from the Melody Rose ‘Acts of Daring’ Collection.

    The perfect size to use as a pasta bowl, lunch bowl or for soup, salad, noodle and rice dishes.  It can also double as a small serving bowl.

    The modern 20cm coupe shape bowl, part of ‘The Bowls’ range, is designed with versatility in mind.

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  • Trapeze Boy Fine Bone China 17cm Bowl

    £48.00

    An exquisitely handcrafted fine bone china bowl featuring the Trapeze Boy design from the Melody Rose ‘Acts of Daring’ collection.

    The new elegant and modern coupe shape small bowl measures 17cm and is perfect for cereal, soup or a delightful dessert.

    Features hand painted 22kt burnished gold for a luxurious and dishwasher friendly finish.

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  • Trapeze Tea for One Teapot

    £78.00

    Now Sold Out! Back in stock end January 2025.  Available to pre-order for delivery late Jan 2025.

    A smaller version of our elegant fine bone china teapot complete with our signature 22kt gold drip lid, featuring the Trapeze Girl design on one side and the Trapeze Boy on the other.

    Pours 2-3 cups of tea, making this the perfect tea for one teapot.

    Makes a delightful gift on it’s own, or mix and match to create a unique set.

    Matching trapeze teacups with saucers, plates, bowls and cream jug also available separately.

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  • Trapeze Girl Cream Jug

    £40.00

    Now sold out. Please contact info@melodyrose.co.uk for wait list and next delivery date.

    Exquisitely handcrafted fine bone china cream jug featuring the glamorous Trapeze Girl design from the Melody Rose Acts of Daring collection, inspired by the old world glamour of life in the circus.

    A delightful gift or wedding present on it’s own, or mix and match pieces to create a unique set.

    Handmade in Stoke-on-Trent, England’s pottery heartland, each piece from the Melody Rose collection is handcrafted keeping at it’s heart the tremendous quality that made Britain renowned for its ceramics.

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  • Trapeze Girl Forest Green Dinner Plate (27cm)

    £58.00

    An exquisitely handcrafted fine bone china dinner plate with the circus inspired Trapeze Girl design from the ‘Acts of Daring’ collection, paired with a forest green border.

    Features hand painted 22kt Burnished Gold trim for a luxurious and dishwasher friendly finish.

    Perfect on it’s own or mix and match with any of the designs and colours in the Melody Rose range to create a unique set.

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