Author Archives: Josh P

Internet Slowdown Day

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Josh P
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How to Spice Up Your Dinner Table

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Josh P

Okay, so you have your favorite Wedgwood Ascot china, Waterford Araglin crystal and Reed & Barton French Chippendale flatware. Altogether you’ve invested thousands of dollars in them. So you’re not going to replace them anytime soon. Does that mean that … Continue reading →

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Great Gifts For The Hostess, Part 7

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Josh P

Continuing our series on great pattern-related gifts for the hostess. Wedgwood Ascot – Peony Cup & Saucer Set Noritake Ardmore Platinum – Round Vegetable Bowl Wedgwood Kutani Crane – Covered Vegetable Bowl Waterford Sheila – Sherry Glass Spode Fitzhugh Blue … Continue reading →

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Key Mistakes to Avoid When Looking To Sell China

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Josh P

So you’ve got these beautiful sets of Wedgwood Kutani Crane, Minton Bellemeade and Wedgwood Colorado to sell and of course you want to get the maximum for them that you can. Now there is no way you’ll get what you … Continue reading →

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Great Gifts for the Hostess, Part 6

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Josh P

Continuing our series on great pattern-related gifts for the hostess. Minton Bellemeade – Covered Vegetable Bowl Herend Chinese Bouquet Rust – Sugar Bowl Waterford Kelsey Platinum – Iced Tea Lenox Moonspun – Gravy Boat Royal Doulton English Renaissance – Oval … Continue reading →

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A Review of Wedgwood.com

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Josh P

Site: http://www.wedgwood.com/ Sells: China, Crystal, Flatware, accessories Speed: Normal Sophistication: Sophisticated Overall: B+ Comments: Obviously, the flagship Wedgwood site will have all your stalwarts and favorites such as Wedgwood India, Wedgwood Cornucopia and and Wedgwood Oberon. The pictures are first … Continue reading →

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What Are Ramekins Used For?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Josh P

You’ve seen them all over. Such popular patterns such as Adams Lancaster, Block Poinsettia, Villeroy & Boch Acapulco and Royal Worcester Herbs have them and put them to good use. They’re called ramekins. But what are they used for? The … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Villeroy & Boch Basket China

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Josh P

Every so often there arrives at Classic Replacements a pattern that we can’ t refrain from sharing it with you. Although there’s nothing like touching, better yet eating off such magnificent china, a few words will have to suffice, words … Continue reading →

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Are Replacement China & Crystal Kosher?

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Josh P

Now before you get worries, what we mean by kosher is not the general term as in “legal” or something of that sort. The term kosher referred to here is the legal definition of kosher for those who keep the … Continue reading →

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Is Crazing of China More Common By Certain Brands Or Patterns?

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Josh P

Quality is crucial when buying china, especially replacement china. Considering that it has been used, washed and stored, you may never know what you are getting unless you purchase from a reputable source which stands behind their products and will … Continue reading →

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