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What is chinaware made of?
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What chinaware is made of varies. There are two main types of china: porcelain and bone china. Although the composition of porcelain varies, it is usually a mix of a soft white clay called kaolin and other materials like feldspar, quartz, alabaster, petuntse and steatite. Bone china is typically a combination of clay, stone and animal bone dust. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique and vintage porcelain.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Haviland Dinner Service
Located in PARIS, FR
Haviland Dinner Service
The Haviland dinner service, a prestigious creation hailing from the 20th century, epitomizes the exquisite craftsmans...
Category
20th Century Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Murano Verbano Dinner Service, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
MURANO VERBANO DINNER SERVICE, 20TH CENTURY
The Murano Verbano dinner service, originating from the 20th century, boasts exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance. No longer in ...
Category
20th Century Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Miniature Japanese Meiji Satsuma Porcelain Vases Set
Located in New York, NY
A set of antique Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases. Late Meiji or Showa era, first half of the 20th century. A total of 6 items ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Worcester porcelain vases. Swans by Charles Baldwyn, d. 1904.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A fine pair of Royal Worcester porcelain vases, painted by Charles Baldwyn, dated 1904. Hand painted with swans emerging from reeds, on a turquoise gro...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare 'Hope Service' Plate 18th Century Flight Worcester
Located in Brisbane, QLD
The Hope Service was designed and created by the Royal Flight Worcester Company, commissioned by the Duke of Clarence and St Andrews (later King William I...
Category
Antique 1780s English Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique English Thomas Minton Majolica Porcelain Revolving 4 Tier Oyster Server
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Antique English Thomas Minton Majolica Porcelain Revolving 4 Tier Oyster Server, Circa 1870-1880.
Hand-Painted and Molded in the Art Nouveau Style with Colors of Blue, Green, Pu...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
