Jane Austen x British Library Collection

Created in collaboration with the British Library, the Jane Austen Collection by Victoria Eggs celebrates 250 years of one of England’s most beloved authors. This collection matters because it brings Austen’s wit, elegance, and timeless charm into everyday life, allowing readers and collectors to connect emotionally with her world.

Designed and handmade in the UK, the range reimagines Austen’s Regency refinement through sustainable materials and exquisite craftsmanship. Every detail draws inspiration from the world she wrote - the delicate gloves, bonnets, books, and teapots that filled her novels and afternoons.In 1999, Jane Austen’s portable writing desk was entrusted to the British Library, and among the items stored were three pairs of spectacles belonging to the writer. These appear throughout Victoria’s designs, often alongside her six most celebrated novels.

Each illustration is hand-drawn by Victoria and beautifully applied across fine bone china, textiles, wood, and paper, creating a timeless celebration of Austen’s literary world. Her quotes appear throughout, celebrating her love of reading and tea:
“I declare after all there is no enjoyment quite like reading.”
“I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent book.”
“How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book!”
“I would rather have nothing but tea.”

The fine bone china range, handcrafted by Duchess China in Staffordshire, features 22-carat gold detailing that adds a touch of quiet luxury. From Cornish clay to hand-applied gilding, up to 20 pairs of skilled British hands contribute to the making of each mug or jug.

Textiles are ethically produced by Countryside Art in Lincolnshire using water-based inks and traceable cotton, while wooden decorations are crafted from sustainably sourced birch in the UK. Each piece carries Austen’s much-loved quotes.

This refined and refreshingly relevant design is available exclusively through the British Library, the collection is perfect for literature lovers, collectors, and anyone seeking meaningful, sustainable gifts that blend storytelling, design, and British craftsmanship.

The main purpose of the British Library is to collect, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information for research, learning, and to serve the public and the nation, acting as a resource for everyone.

Each product is designed to last a lifetime, celebrating slow gifting and conscious collecting.

Consumer & Retail Appeal:

Literature Lovers: A beautiful homage to Jane Austen’s world, perfect for readers and collectors.

Heritage Retailers: A proven partnership collection celebrating two British icons — the British Library and Victoria Eggs.

Eco-Conscious Shoppers: Traceable, locally made, and crafted to last.

Gift Givers: Meaningful, timeless, and elegant — blending storytelling with sustainable design.

Statistics;
We ran a joint competition with the British Library giving away some items from the new collection. The post had 20,659 views, 776 likes and 695 comments. We have received more DMs about this collection than any other showing the range has really resonated. The products are selling incredibly well in store and online with the tea pot keyring moving into the top 10 best selling products in store.

Further Reading;
Q+A With The British Library:
https://trade.victoriaeggs.com/blogs/news/q-a-with-the-british-library-our-october-retailer-of-the-month

Blog Post: A Literary Celebration: British Library & Victoria Eggs Present the Jane Austen Collection
https://trade.victoriaeggs.com/blogs/news/a-literary-celebration-british-library-victoria-eggs-present-the-jane-austen-collection

Full Collection online at the British Library:
https://shop.bl.uk/collections/british-library-x-victoria-eggs
which also includes gift sets sold with the collectable Pride and Prejudice First Edition Facsimile.


About Victoria Eggs - Where every piece tells a story.

Each creation is crafted to bring comfort, connection, and joy to everyday life, because the smallest moments deserve to be celebrated. Every object is a memento, a story to keep, or a moment to pass on.

Victoria Eggs was born from a love of stories, design, and heritage. "A bespoke project I had long dreamed of came to life with the Jane Austen collection. The moment I received the brief, I could see it in my mind, full of wit, elegance, and charm."

From Austen’s world to London’s skyline, every illustration is hand-drawn by Victoria and each piece lovingly made in the UK using sustainable, ethically sourced materials.

By partnering with heritage institutions like the British Library, Victoria Eggs transforms British culture into everyday objects, connecting people through storytelling, design, and thoughtful craftsmanship — keeping history alive, one cherished piece at a time.