You probably remember those old collector plates your parents or grandparents might have proudly displayed back in the 70s and 80s. They're pretty, but only a few of them are worth anything today.

Lead wasn't regulated in dinnerware before the 1970s, so you may want to display your china rather than serving food on it. How to know if your dinnerware contains lead or heavy metals.

Have you ever noticed how your grandmother's finest china sits untouched in the cabinet, gathering dust year after year? There's a reason people keep these delicate beauties locked away behind glass ...

Heirloom china or charity‑shop finds, vintage porcelain chips easily; learn the 8 care habits that keep favourite plates and cups beautiful for decades.