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Replacements, Ltd.
Manufacturer Histories - (page 2)
Browse this list of interesting histories for some
of the world's most innovative tableware companies. Check back
often as we will continue to add more neat information here! Sorted
alphabetically by manufacturer.
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 International
Silver
International Silver Company was formed in 1898 with the merger of fourteen independent
silver manufacturers, principally Meriden Brittanian of Meriden, Connecticut,
and Rogers Brothers of nearby Hartford. |
 Johann
Haviland
The history of the Johann Haviland Company dates back to 1855, when David Haviland
opened the Haviland and Co. porcelain factory in Limoges, France. |
 Johnson
Brothers China
The Charles Street Works factory, in the Staffordshire area of England, had already
established a legacy for crafting fine dinnerware when Alfred, Fredrick, and Henry
Johnson acquired it via a bankruptcy sale in 1882. |
 Kirk-Stieff
Kirk-Stieff was an exciting combination of two of America's most influential silver
firms. |
 Lalique
Rene Lalique left a lasting impression on the world of crystal and jewelry design.
His unique creations are an enduring symbol of the Art Deco movement. Click here
to learn more. |
 Lenox
Click here to learn more about the company that is recognized as the leading producer
of high quality china in the United States. Lenox was selected as the maker of
patterns for Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan, among others! |
 Libbey/Rock
Sharpe
If you had to pick two words to describe Libbey Glass Company's offerings over
the years, "diverse" and "prolific" would certainly apply. |
 Lladro
Lladro Porcelain started as the dream of three brothers, Juan, Jose, and Vincente
Lladro. At their mother’s urging, the three brothers left the family farm
to study art and sculpture. Today, the company remains one of the world’s
most successful porcelain crafters. |
 Mason's
Ironstone History
In 1800, Mason’s Ironstone began producing decorated earthenware in Liverpool,
England. The company was founded by Miles Mason, an English “chinaman”
who engaged in the production, sale, and trade of oriental porcelain. |
Metlox-Poppytrail-Vernonware
Throughout its history, Metlox has been known as one of the great California pottery firms. Relying on a team of skilled artists and the perseverance of two families, Metlox left a lasting mark on the tableware industry. |
 Mikasa
An organization whose name literally translates to 'the Company' is not a manufacturer
at all. Interested? Click above for the full story.
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 Minton
China History
Click here to learn more about this fascinating English porcelain company whose
history spans more than 200 years.
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 Nachtmann/Spiegelau
Crystal
In 1834, Michael Nachtmann opened a glass factory in Herzogau, Germany. Located
in Bavaria’s Black Forest, Nachtmann focused on producing jugs, bottles,
and some stemware.
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 Nikko
A strategy of global growth makes the "casual chic" that Nikko has become
known for available all over the world.
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 Noritake
The origins of Noritake as a china company formally begin with the founding of
a company titled Nippon Toki Kabushiki Kaisha, Ltd. in Japan in early 1904.
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 Oneida,
Ltd.
Based on John Noyes vision of a utopian society, the "Oneida Community"
spawned a wealth of utilitarian tools. Years later, Oneida, Ltd. is the industry
authority on all things flatware. |
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