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What Constitutes A Set Of Tableware

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What Constitutes A Set Of Tableware

To answer this question we first need to understand what "tableware" is. The term "tableware", according to Wikipedia refers to "the dishes or dishware used for setting a table, serving food and dining. It includes cutlery, glassware, serving dishes and other useful items for practical as well as decorative purposes." What makes up a full set of tableware, traditionally speaking, will vary depending on the country you are in, your position within society and therefore it's intended function and your associated budget.  For example, not so many years ago many an English home would not be without a tea set. A statesman would require a...

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Caring For Your Tableware

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Caring For Your Tableware

The more cynical among you would probably think that we would rather you broke your plates, than looked after them. However, the reality is that we are never short of people looking for pieces. The problem is finding the items. It is therefore in our interest to keep discontinued pieces in circulation and in good condition. With this in mind, we have prepared this guide which we hope will help you to prolong your service's life and therefore your enjoyment of it. Storage If you are storing plates or bowls for a long period in a stack, place a paper...

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