Silver.

A solid silver, partly gilt, lifeboat bowl is being made by Aurum Designs conjunction with the RNLI to commemorate the 150th anniversary. A ... and Porcelain Worcester Royal Porcelain are producing two pieces to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the RNLI.

The 8" vase (right), in a limited edition 150, is bone china decorated in cobalt blue and gold. The obverse depicts in sepia monochrome a lifeboat rescue off the mouth of the Tyne in 1864.

The handles, foot and knob of the cover are illuminated in pure 22 carat gold.

The 10" plate (below) is limited to 500.

is bone china with a cobalt blue rim illuminated in 22 carat gold, and the centre design features the same Tynemouth rescue.

The vase costs £69.56, the plate £34.14.

Both are supplied in silk-lined presentation boxes. The RNLI will receive a donation for each one sold. Descriptive leaflet and order form from: RNLI, 21 Ebury Street, London, SW] OLD.

frame of deeply embossed, stylised storm waves encircles a scene in high relief, chosen as a tribute to Sir William Hillary, showing the St George rescue at Douglas, Isle of Man, in 1830. Ian Ribbons (left), who sculptured the scene, himself visited Douglas and also did thorough historical research to ensure the accuracy of his work.

The bowl weighs 11 oz (10 oz Troy), is 1J" high and 1 " diameter. Only 750 are being made and the RNLI will receive a donation for each one sold.

Some are still available. Order forms can be obtained from RNLI, 21 Ebury Street, London SW1W OLD. Price £116 each or £230 a pair..