The word Milsey likely comes from two middle English words mylke syhe which mean milk sieve. Today the name has been applied to a range of pottery strainers which may or may not have been used to sieve hot milk.

Free Book for Members
Discussions about pottery strainers in a recent NCS Newsletter inspired Richard Halliday to offer members a free pdf of his book ‘Blue Printed Pickle Dishes and Milseys’. This 204 page well-illustrated catalog is the most comprehensive survey of these fascinating survivors of a past life-style.

To get your free copy  

• you need to be a member of the NCS
• members can email  webadmin@northernceramicsociety.org. to request their copy

The large book-size pdf and will be sent to you by WeTransfer