Not too long ago, soon-to-be newlywed couples would register for beautiful tableware – crockery, stemware and cutlery – as part of setting up a new home together. The once popular rite of passage has all but died off, as has a general understanding of what constitutes fine tableware.
From the key quality indicators to how to make sense of interchangeable terms, this guide will offer you all the information you need for collecting, caring for and storing your tableware. hand painted porcelain casserole with lid
CROCKERY
Ceramic is the general term for all wares made from a clay-based mixture and hardened by heat. Within the world of ceramics, however, there are numerous categories of varying qualities and characteristics.
