What is the difference between bone china and fine china?

A few things account for the difference between bone china and fine china. True bone china contains animal-derived bone ash, while fine china does not. The addition of the bone ash gives bone china a lighter, more delicate feel and a translucent appearance. Fine china, by comparison, is weightier and more opaque. Also, fine china tends to be more economically priced than bone. Explore a variety of china on 1stDibs.

Is fine china worth anything?

Real fine bone China can be extremely valuable. If it has a somewhat translucent quality when held up to a light it is real. If the piece is from a renowned manufacturer and is a rare piece, it can be even more valuable.

Hermes Fine China

Vintage Gucci Porcelain

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Hermes Circus Theme Tea Set

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Located in New Hope, PA

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Late 20th Century French Other

Hermes Circus Theme Tea Set

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What is the difference between bone china and fine china?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
A few things account for the difference between bone china and fine china. True bone china contains animal-derived bone ash, while fine china does not. The addition of the bone ash gives bone china a lighter, more delicate feel and a translucent appearance. Fine china, by comparison, is weightier and more opaque. Also, fine china tends to be more economically priced than bone. Explore a variety of china on 1stDibs.
Is fine china worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Real fine bone China can be extremely valuable. If it has a somewhat translucent quality when held up to a light it is real. If the piece is from a renowned manufacturer and is a rare piece, it can be even more valuable.