How Do You Care For Royal Copenhagen Dishes?
Plate collectors know Royal Copenhagen dishes for their richly designed blue Christmas plate series. The Dutch manufacturer’s hand-painted porcelain dinnerware is a favorite at elegant dinner parties. Royal Copenhagen has made plates and dinnerware for more than 200 years with increasingly durable technology. Antique and collectible plates require more delicate handling than the contemporary versions that sport resilient glaze. Whether the dishes are Royal Copenhagen collectibles or a cherished dinner service, handle these valuable items with a confident grip. Set like-size dishes in a plastic dishwashing pan to avoid chipping the dishes on the hard surfaces of a sink. Squirt 1 tbsp. mild dishwashing soap in the pan and fill with hot running water. Allow the dishes to soak for 10 to 15 minutes, loosening any stuck-on debris. Grasp the top dish firmly in one hand and wipe both the front and back with a wet sponge. Rinse the plate under hot running water, taking care not to bump the plat
