Not much. Both are (were) made by the same company that owns both brands.
The 'bone' in bone china indicates that the china clay has been mixed with bone ash.
It means the fine bone China was Made In China.
Just spoke to royal dalton, and they said that royal albert country roses can be used in dishwasher, if you stagger the dishes and use only liquid dishwasher detergent with no citrus, and use the fine china button but do not use the dryer...by the way most of it is made in china, not england any more...
Bone china is made out of clay, not bones. Actually, bone china is made out of clay AND bone ash, which is the white ash produced from the burning of bones in open air. I would assume any type of bone could be used.
Bone china mugs are usually made in the United Kingdom. Bone china is just a soft-paste porcelain. The name 'china' has to do with the material rather than the country of origin.
The official opening was March 1871
Bone china contains bone ash which is typically made from cow bones, although sometimes it can also come from other animals such as pigs or sheep. The bone ash is used to give bone china its distinct strength and translucency.
Bone china dishes qualify. They are made from china clay and bone ash.
Judging from my search they're made in China.
China bones are made from bone ash, which is derived from animal bones such as cattle and horses. The bones are treated to remove any organic material, leaving behind primarily calcium phosphate.
Oh, dude, Royal Norfolk china was made in England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It's like a blast from the past, you know? So, if you're looking to impress your grandma with some fancy dinnerware knowledge, there you go.