What does the number mean on Polish pottery?
Unikat, or signature, pieces have the pattern number and the name of the artist who designed the pattern stamped on the back of the piece. The name of the artist who designed the pattern is the “signature”. The artist who paints the piece is very, very rarely the artist who designed the pattern.
What is Polish pottery made of?
Polish pottery is created from white clay that is found only in the Boleslawiec region of Poland. The pottery is fired in coal and gas ovens at temperatures in excess of 2200 degrees Fahrenheit with a glaze that is lead and cadmium free.
Can you bake in Polish pottery?
Polish Pottery is safe for the oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher! Polish Pottery is safe for the oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher! The stoneware distributes heat evenly for perfect baking, and the nonstick surface makes clean-up easy.
Why is my Polish pottery cracking?
After washing, make sure the pottery is totally dry before placing in the oven or microwave as any moisture left in the pottery will cause cracking. Do not place hot dishes on a wet surface or handle with a wet cloth. The hot dish may break when touching the colder water.
Does Polish stoneware contain lead?
Polish pottery stoneware does not contain cadmium or lead. High quality pottery is hand-formed and hand-decorated. Painting on pottery became richly colorful in Boleslawiec region. The ornaments are painted using the punch technique, unique to Boleslawiec ceramics.
Is Polish Pottery stoneware?
Polish pottery is extremely durable, high-fired, non-porous stoneware dinnerware that can go straight from the microwave/oven to the table to the dishwasher. Our fine-quality handmade pottery table wares are renowned for their beautiful hand-finish, original style and high practicality.
Is Polish pottery safe to use?
Polish pottery is safe for use in the microwave, freezer, oven and dishwasher. For oven use, we recommend placement in cold oven and heating to 350° maximum.
Is Polish Pottery safe to use?