Tennants is supporting this timed online auction in aid of Cancer Research UK, showcasing the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi. The 69 lots in the sale have been created by Nicole Campbell MBE, a practitioner of kintsugi who has used ceramics donated by Michelin-starred and Michelin-listed restaurants from around the UK, including L'Enclume, Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons and The Black Swan at Oldstead.

Nicole has repaired the pieces using traditional methods and gold to create unique and beautiful objects. Nicole says: “The philosophy behind kintsugi is ‘That which was broken, once repaired, becomes stronger and more beautiful’ – a wonderful metaphor for life and in particular for those of us who are living with cancer. It is about honouring scars, rather than hiding them, and finding hope in renewal.”

The sale is thought to be the UK's first dedicated kintsugi auction, providing a unique opportunity to purchase a piece of a service used by the UK's finest restaurants, whilst raising money for Cancer Research UK. Every penny raised will be donated to the charity.