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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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Shop for China Tea Sets on 1stDibs
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
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 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
Antique 1800s Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Kwan Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
addition to our diverse silver teaware collection
This exceptional antique tea set/service, in Chinese
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Tu Qing Yun
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
planished swan necked spout.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese tea set
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Castleton Peony China Footed Tea Cup Set of 12
By Castleton China Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Castleton Peony China Tea Cup Set of 12.
Set of 12 porcelain footed tea or coffee cup
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain