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Care and cleaning

tableware
  • The majority of modern tableware is now dishwasher safe. New plates usually have glazing over the decoration, so the pattern will not fade.
  • Older or hand-painted items won't have a protective glaze, so will fade over time even through hand washing. You can tell if an item is not glazed by feeling for a slightly raised pattern. If in doubt, wash by hand.
  • Check manufacturers' instructions to see whether items are suitable for the microwave, oven or freezer. Any gilded pieces will not be safe in a microwave.

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