Are these pieces safe for food use?

Most antique ceramics feature lead-based glazes or vulnerable overglaze enamel painting that can wear away or leach with acidic foods. It is generally advisable to treat them as decorative display items rather than functional tableware. Enjoy them for their historical craftsmanship and botanical artistry by placing them on surfaces away from heavy daily wear.

How do I distinguish English porcelain from earthenware?

Porcelain is typically harder, thinner and exhibits varying degrees of translucency when held up to a strong light. Earthenware is opaque, more porous, and generally heavier in the hand for its size. Examination of the unglazed foot rim often reveals the dense, vitrified body of porcelain compared to the more granular texture of earthenware.

What is the difference between underglaze and overglaze painting?

Underglaze decoration is applied directly to the unfired or biscuit ceramic body before a clear glaze is applied and fired at high temperatures. This seals the pigment permanently beneath the glossy surface. Overglaze painting is applied on top of an already fired and glazed surface, then fixed with a lower temperature second firing, leaving the colours slightly raised to the touch.

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Antique floral ceramics encompass handpainted bowls, vases and tableware spanning eighteenth-century English factories to Meiji period Japanese export wares.

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