What does the cypher on the base mean?

The cypher is a date code. Factory marks changed slightly from year to year, using specific letters or symbols to track when a piece left the kiln. You can look up these codes in reference books. They pinpoint the exact year of manufacture.

I have inherited a large dinner service from my grandmother and I was wondering if it is safe to wash these old plates in a modern dishwasher?

Keep old porcelain well away from the dishwasher. The harsh detergents and high temperatures strip away the gold decoration and dull the glaze very quickly. Wash them by hand in warm soapy water. Lay a towel in the bottom of the sink to prevent chipping.

Can I serve hot food on antique plates?

Serving food is fine. The ceramic handles normal dining temperatures well. Avoid microwaves. Sudden extremes of heat risk cracking the glaze.

My tureen has a tiny rough patch on the underside of the base where there is no glaze at all, so does this mean it is damaged?

That rough patch is standard. Kiln furniture holds the piece during firing to stop it sticking to the shelf. The points of contact leave unglazed spots called stilt marks. They occur on almost all flatware and large hollowware from the period. It shows how the factory operated.

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