Learn how to spot bone china dinnerware anywhere with just a few easy tricks that anyone can employ!
Many people have purchased what they thought was bone china dinnerware only to find out later that they paid for something that was not bone china, and in some instances not even china. There are some simple ways to determine if it is really bone china or if it isn’t. This will allow you to shop with confidence and know when you find something that you like that you really are buying something that is worth the investment.
First, you should know that bone china has been around for a very long and continues to be made. There is a misconception out there that bone china is no longer made, but this is not accurate. Bone china is found in very old as well as current china sets, so don’t be deterred by something because it is either old or new.
A great way to know that what you are looking at is real bone china is that it is usually quite a bit more costly than other china dinnerware sets or pieces. This is because it is a more labor intensive process to make bone china than other types because each piece contains 25% bone ash which helps to make it as durable as possible and also adds to the beautiful color. Bone china will also usually have a registered trade on the bottom that denotes that it is bone china.
If you have experience with bone china you will also notice that when you tap it, it has a different sound than other types of china. You will need to be well practiced to hear the difference, but it has a much more clear sound than when you tap other types of china. While this is a great tool for those who are practiced, it is not as reliable as the translucent test or checking for a registered trademark on the bottom.
As you can see, there are some simple things that you can do to ensure that the china that you are buying is in fact bone china dinnerware. While it may appear to be very fragile, the bone ash within the china actually makes it one of the more durable types of china on the market today, which is another reason that it is so appealing to a wide number of people.