Fine is simply an opinion as to quality, implying a high quality porcelain.
Porcelain is a ceramic notable for its fully vitrified impermeability ( even without glaze ), its pure white color and its translucency, strength and tone.
It is formed of Kaolin and other ingredients, from feldspar to Bone ash... and fired at higher temperatures than lesser forms of ceramic.
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The word porcelain actually comes from the French word "porcelain." During the 16th century, the word porcelain became more common.
He did not. At an early age he painted porcelain in the porcelain factory of Limoges.
Porcelain dinnerware is typically lighter than stoneware but can vary in weight depending on its thickness and design. Most porcelain pieces are designed to be elegant and fine, making them relatively lightweight compared to heavier materials. However, some thicker or more ornate porcelain items may feel heavier. Overall, porcelain is generally considered a lightweight option for dinnerware.
Porcelain is a very fine and delicate clay body and as such is more likely to chip than stoneware which contains grog, a pre fired clay, that strengthens the piece.
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Fine china is made of porcelain
Porcelain, as the name suggests.
Another name for porcelain is stoneware. Porcelain is a type of stoneware that has the lowest absorption rate and is very hard and dense.
Yes, porcelain is still very much in use for making fine china, dishes and tiles.
Apulum fine porcelain dolls are worth precisely what a buyer is willing to pay for them. Unfortunately, this is also true of any other collectable.
If you are referring the first word "china" to porcelain, China was the birthplace of making porcelain. That's why porcelain is informally be referred to as "china" or "fine china" in some English-speaking countries
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Porcelain is a fine china made from kaolin clay. It is prized as beautiful table ware as it is durable but rather fragile. "Mother set the table with the best porcelain dishes." "The porcelain tea set was only brought out for the distinguished guests."
i have a porcelain plate from Franklin porcelain and would like to know app. value, do i need to insure??