Fun Tableware Topics

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  Art Periods & Art Terms
  Ever wondered what it means when someone refers to the art deco or art nouveau periods? Click here to learn how the production of china, crystal, and silver has been influenced by art and history.
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  Carnival Glass
  Iridescent Glass, better known as "Carnival Glass," was first introduced in 1907. Both beautiful and fun, it reminds us of the rich glass making past of our forefathers.
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  Chintz Patterns
  The elegantly layered floral chintz designs have been popular with collectors for over two centuries. Replacements recently researched the history of this popular line of ceramics.
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  Cut Glass
  Cutting is one of the oldest forms of decorating glass. Click here to read a neat summary of the evolution of cut glass.
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  Dinnerware
  Dinnerware pieces are among some of the first entirely man-made objects created. Over the centuries patterns have developed from simple designs into ornate art forms.
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  Discontinued China
  China, crystal or silver that is no longer produced by a manufacturer. Learn more about the designation here.
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  Early American Pattern Glass
  Early American Pattern Glass, commonly called EAPG by collectors and dealers, is one of the oldest fields in collecting glass and one that continues to attract a growing following.
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  Eggcups
  Egg cups have become quite collectible over the years. Recently, our showroom staff researched the history of these unique china pieces.
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  Fiesta by Homer Laughlin
  Homer Laughlin’s Fiesta is the best selling dinnerware in American history. Well over 500 million pieces have been produced in the last 70 years. The story of the pattern’s design and manufacture is one that is very interesting.
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  Flow Blue
  Popular in the middle 1800's, this manufacturing style is ornate and durable. Rare, and now highly collectible, these pieces are highly sought after.
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  The Willow Pattern
  The Willow design is in fact a story of the undying love of two young people determined to share their lives together. It is a theme that is beautiful and timeless, much like the design Willow has become known for.
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  Top 20 Most Popular Silver Flatware Designs, Great Reference
  Whether you are in the market for a new set of flatware or want to know which pattern ranks first (or whether your pattern ranks first!), this top flatware patterns list is a fun place to start.