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Which is better: bone china or porcelain?

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Which is better: bone china or porcelain?
Whether bone china or porcelain is better is a matter of personal opinion. Fired at a higher temperature, porcelain tends to have a more durable finish, but bone china is less likely to chip and crack. Some people prefer the weighty feel of porcelain. Others find the lighter quality of bone china to be preferable. Both bone china and porcelain can stand the test of time when finely crafted and properly cared for. Shop a wide range of porcelain and bone china tableware on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Emilia Castillo Pure Silver Porcelain Frog Salt Pepper Shakers, Taxco 1998
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A whimsical and collectible salt and pepper shaker set designed and handcrafted by Emilia Castillo in Taxco, Mexico. This charming duo depicts a mother frog and baby frog, each sculp...
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1990s Mexican Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hand-Painted Shell Iron Tray
Located in Milan, IT
Vassoio decorativo in ferro, dipinto a mano
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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Iron

Antique Dachshund Dog Salt Pepper Shakers with .800 Silver Heads, Germany 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique Dachshund Dog Salt & Pepper Shakers with .800 Silver Heads, Germany, circa 1900 Description A rare and charming pair of dachshund-form salt and pepper shakers, sourced from ...
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Silver

German silver reindeer with sleigh by Schleissner Söhne
Located in Delft, NL
German silver reindeer with sleigh by Schleissner & Söhne A silver centerpiece of a reindeer with sleigh in Rococo style, featuring a cherub as the co...
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Early 20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Silver

Jens H. Quistgaard Dual Pepper - Salt Mill Shaker in Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Jens Harald Quistgaard design for his own company International Designs of Denmark. This stylish yet versatile dual combination salt & pepper shaker is made from solid teak. Makers...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

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Teak

6 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Light Blue Glass, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 6 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog rests for knives, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog—possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener Dog. Cr...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tableware

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Glass

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