How much did you pay for your dinnerware?

Bistro

I have a bunch of mix match stuff...only three plates, saucers and various plastic cups. I do NOT by any glasses I cant get my hand to the bottom of lol. anyway, do you have a matching set, and what did you pay for it?

Answer
I bought it from a flea market dealer. It's a Japan copy of the old Homer Laughlin Fiesta line. I love it! I bought a service for 8-12 (depending on the piece) for $20.

Why are my expensive dishes called china when they were made in japan?

catluva

Answer
Formally your plates are not properly referred to as "china", that is an informal term used because fine porcelain was made in china. That is basically the definition I got from this site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_plates I also searched a few companies that make fine dinnerware, like Lennox, and they do not refer to their product as china in the ads that I saw.

So, from what I have read, it seems using the term 'china' is a personal choice, and just as easily could refer to your everyday dishes, or your best set of 'china' dishes. Thanks for the question, I kinda sorta thought I knew the answer, but it was good to look it up.

And bone china is again a bit different. http://www.essortment.com/all/bonechinaporce_rmbs.htm

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Title Post: How much did you pay for your dinnerware?
Rating: 93% based on 9658 ratings. 4 user reviews.
Author: Unknown

Thanks For Coming To My Blog