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What does bone china mean?
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The term bone china means porcelain dinnerware and serveware made of a mix of bone ash, kaolin clay and feldspathic material. It has a translucent look that works well with highly detailed painted finishes. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of bone china.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Hand Painted China Tea Set
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful set of three hand painted dishes to add a touch of sophistication to tea time! The
Category
20th Century Chinese Other Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
28-Piece Wild Bros (JWS) English bone china Tea Set, 1910
By Salisbury Artisans
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This beautiful antique tea set was produced by Wild Bros. (James Shelly Wild and Thomas Clarke Wild
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Bone China Tea Set by Paloma Picasso, by Heinrich for Villeroy
Boch
By Villeroy
Boch, Paloma Picasso
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning tea set designed by Paloma Picasso, which was produced by
Category
Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Villeroy
Boch Gallo Design Bone China Tea Set, Floral 1970s, 23 Pc
By Villeroy
Boch
Located in Bastogne, BE
Design tea set is no exception. The fine bone china is both delicate and durable, designed to withstand
Category
Vintage 1970s German Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set, 3 Person, Early 20th C., Hand-Painted
Located in Bastogne, BE
This charming antique porcelain tea set, crafted in China at the dawn of the 20th century.
Hand
Category
Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Tu Mao Xing
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese tea set include:
Maker's mark: Tu Mao
Category
Vintage 1930s Tea Sets
Materials
Silver


