What happens when we turn our backs on our possessions? Does porcelain have a secret life when we’re not looking? Shane Brox has spun a tale based on this idea in his book Masquerade, which introduces a new service from Royal Copenhagen for children and the young at heart.

In Masquerade, well-known characters from Royal Copenhagen are brought to life as soon as granny leaves her cottage. The gallant little seahorse from the Seagull service is the principal character and is surrounded by a cast that includes the dreamy polar bear, the motherly Blue Fluted plate and the cunning sneaking cat. They are all figurines and icons from Royal Copenhagen's 232-year-old treasury that have been brought to life by author and designer Shane Brox.

In granny’s absence the porcelain decides to hold a fancy dress party and the hunt for the best costume is on. The towers and spires of Copenhagen, swirling Royal Copenhagen patterns and beautiful, varied colors also make an appearance in Shane’s clever illustrations.