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Tips For Maintaining Bone China Crockery

by: Gauri | last updated: February 09, 2010
Category: Ranges & Ovens | Tags: maintaining bone china, Bone China Crockery

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Tips For Maintaining Bone China Crockery

Bone china most of us think is a glass work by the hard working Chinese. But bone china belongs to England to the era of Josiah Spode (1754-1827). It is nothing but bone ash added to the procedure of porcelain. It results in the most durable and remarkable porcelain.

A delicious dinner served in a fine, sparkling bone china adds to an exquisite experience. Owning and gifting this extraordinary crockery is a matter of pride for most of us. Its usage is always desirable but maintaining bone china needs special attention. Here are some tips to help you protect your priced possession.

A neat wash:

Fine bone china is breakable and if not handled with care chips, cracks or breaks are possible. Following precautions while washing are essential-

Care needs to be taken while handling the delicate crockery in steel sinks with metal taps. If it slips from your hand on the hard surface, there are chances of breakage.

Do not rub it with metal scrubbers it may leave scratches on the surface. Instead gently wash with lukewarm water to remove stains.

Gilded part of the piece should not be scrubbed while cleaning. Instead use a cotton swab or soft toothbrush.

If dish washer is used strong caustic detergents should be avoided. Also avoid excessive use of detergent. Keep the maximum temperature at 650 degrees Celsius or 1400 degree Fahrenheit.

Store it well:

Storing is an important aspect of maintenance. If the crockery is haphazardly stacked above each other in a closet, it is risky as well as injustice to the beautiful piece of art. These guidelines will help you store your proud belonging well-

Avoid storing your bone china at a place where it is likely to be brushed by a passerby.

Prefer a closed cabinet to store.

Gum like material can be used to stick huge china bowls. It secures the bowl to the table or shelf. It is especially used in museums and earthquake prone areas.

Avoid hanging cups by the handles. It puts undue pressure on the small handles.

While stacking plates above each other, do not stack plates of unmatched sizes and shapes. Also avoid stacking in a tall tower.

Always put thick tissue or cloth between two plates while keeping plates one above the other.

General tips while using :

This section will provide you with general information about the usage of bone china crockery. Few simple precautions will help you in maintaining bone china for a very long time.

Do not use it for cooking. It is a pride to serve in the respectful guests but cooking will spoil or break them.

Ideal would be to keep the oven temperature below 250 degrees centigrade with bone china in it.

Gilded pieces should not be kept in a microwave oven.

This particular crockery cannot handle sudden temperature changes. Thus do not expose to heat immediately after refrigeration or vice versa. If so done, it would break the delicate porcelain.

Firmly hold the plates and platters while carrying. Do not hold tea pots only by the handle. Ensure a firm hold by sides and handle both while carrying.

Do not use the mended pieces of the crockery.

If little care is taken while using bone china, this elegant work stays life-long. It truly represents a grace and durability unmatched by any other crockery. Many people have a hobby of collecting bone china. Apart from being a valued treasure it also makes an excellent gift idea.

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