A china tableware service made as a gift to the Queen has gone on public display for the first time.
The 93-piece collection can be seen at the Potteries Shopping Centre in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, where it will remain until 8 March.
World-famous names in ceramics, including Spode, Royal Doulton and Wedgwood all contributed to the three-year project.
The dessert service was made to mark the Golden Jubilee celebrations of 2002.
Kevin Farrell, chief executive of the British Ceramics Confederation, said the collection was something for locals to be proud of.
"Our own people can say 'this is our heritage, this is what the Potteries is all about'."
The Queen is expected to be presented with the service later in the year.
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