China and Silver
 

Okay, so post your favorite patterns here.
I love the Venetian Scroll by Noritake
http://a1300.g.akamaitech.net/7/1300...FT328586wl.jpg

As for the silver I haven't decided....
I like this Delacourte by Lunt Silversmith
http://www.silversuperstore.com/lunt/delacourtbig.jpg
and also Reed and Barton's Woodwind
http://www.bestbuysilver.com/reedgra...ton_silver.jpg

yay! how fun!

honeychile, the image didn't come out on the other thread

(the one you said supports the Princess of Wales fund)

I can't wait to see what it is!!!

ilovemyglo, those silver patterns are lovely!!!

I also like the china ;)

My china is Temple Blossom by Lenox.

My silver is Grande Baroque by Wallace. I picked out this silver when I was in 7th grade and I have never changed my mind. I just love it.:)

This is my china (Mikasa's April Rose, discontinued):

http://images.replacements.com/image...641S0001T2.jpg

And the silver pattern I'd like to start building (Lunt's Eloquence):

http://images.replacements.com/image...718S2732T2.jpg

This is the one that supports the Princess of Wales' Fund (Rosenthal's Princess Blue). It doesn't look as nice here as when you see the whole set:

http://images.replacements.com/image...705S0001T2.jpg

Pretty patterns.

My mother's 'silver' is actually gold. I think that it is unique and goes well with the gold on her china. I don't know anyone else who has anything like that. She didn't select the pattern. The set was a gift from her Matron of Honor. I don't know the name of the patterns.

My patterns:

Silver from Tiffany & Co.

Provence for my place settings:
http://www.tiffany.com/images/produc...703_FL_LRG.jpg

English King for my serving pieces:
http://www.tiffany.com/images/produc...143_FL_LRG.jpg

China: Crestwood Platinum from Noritake.
http://chinaware.noritakechina.com/i...elain/4166.jpg

Maybe it's Dirilyte. That's an alloy that doesn't wear nasty like gold plate does. I inherited a service for 6 (and extra pieces) of it in Empress:


http://www.silverwarehouse.com/images/2916.gif

It's lovely, but doesn't really fit in with the rest of my table pieces. I'm thinking of selling it on ebay!

See if this works... This is mine. It's called "India" by Wedgewood.

http://images.macys.com/products/2/5...lt=80&cvt=jpeg

That is gorgeous - it looks very Gamma Phi like. :D

Mine is Noritake's Weybourne (discontinued) which is white with, wouldn't ya know, a pale pink carnation on it! I intend to complete the set if it's the last thing I do!

Mine's Kelly (like my niece, lol) ..this was the only picture that showed the detail.

http://www.lenox.com/pg/index.cfm?fu...ndex3=0&kf=47#

My silverware is Kelly
http://www.lenox.com/pg/index.cfm?fu...index3=0&kf=47

The crystal is Debut (I wanted Kelly but Debut was easier to find).
http://www.lenox.com/pattern/index.c...index3=0&kf=47

My everyday is Miskasa Garden Harvest.http://<a href="http://www.lenox.com...3=0&kf=47#</a>

My mom's china is Autumn by Lennox. I'm going to get something in Bone with a gold rim to coordinate with that (because the Autumn will become mine eventually)

http://www.replacements.com/webquote...936S0001T2.jpg

This is my mom's everyday. It's "Lotus" by Wedgwood. It's been discontinued for a very long time. But we've used it my whole life. (My mom pointed out the other day how I've never eaten off anything but Wedgwood or Lennox at home, and getting married and having my own stuff was going to be a culture shock!)

Does anyone else ever read Marilyn Vos Savant's column? She was once asked to define middle age, and went to great lengths to do so.

At the end of the column, she said some very wise words: "Let's put it this way. When I turned forty, I started using the good china everyday!"

I completely understand her logic! How many people die with barely used china or silver? Not me!!

We were using "the good china" for a while, too! But, we have a large extended family and entertain often. I don't know or care what the maker is; my parents bought it in Asia. They have two sets--so my sister and I will probably get one.

I'm such a bad future bride--I'm not overly impressed with china. I imagine for a formal setting, there will probably be a white or cream plate with black, silver, or gold trim. Otherwise, it's never been something I fantasized about.

Everyone's patterns are lovely.

My china is Lenox Citation Gold.

http://www.lenox.com/product_images/130190600_w2.jpg

My crystal is Arctic Lights by Mikasa.

http://www.mikasa.com/images/product...XY701003_L.JPG

My sliver is Chantilly by Gorham. I fell in love with the throat of the fork. Silly, I know. Although, my original choice was Francis I, I opted for Chantilly because I found out that someone I didn't care for had registered for Francis I. I couldn't bear the thought of having anything like her.

http://www.gorham1831.com/v_images/pg/6177240_c3.jpg

My stainless is 1800 by Reed & Barton.

http://www.reedandbarton.com/shop/as.../sta_180_0.jpg

I did inherit a 12 piece china setting from my mother but I don't know the pattern.

Here is my china - it is Rothschild by Noritake

This is it

My everyday wear is Noritake Colorwave

This is it http://chinaware.noritakechina.com/s...re&product=118

And this is my silverwear. Chateau by Oneida

http://www.oneida.com/home/ONDApatte...03-7-1-10-6-23

My china is EMPRESS COBALT by Aynsley
http://www.ross-simons.com/images/AYCEMCc.jpg

My sterling is English Chippendale by Reed & Barton
http://www.ross-simons.com/images/RBFECHc.jpg

My everyday dishes are Villeroy & Bosch's French Garden:
http://www.ross-simons.com/images/VBCFGFc.jpg

We have two crystal patterns: Waterford's Kildare:
http://www.ross-simons.com/images/WTXKILc.jpg

....and Waterford's Ashbourne:
http://www.ross-simons.com/images/WTXASBc.jpg


I am looking for a new everyday flatware pattern -- we are STILL using the flatware Mr GPhiBLtCol had before we were married...it's "okay" :rolleyes:

We did not register for China (my mother is still having a stroke)...I hope to inherit her Noritake pattern.
But here is one of my favorites

Lenox Buchanan
http://www.robbinsnest.com/AmericanD...uchanan-dp.jpg

Here's the China I hope to eventually get. (Maybe I'll marry someone who doesn't care about the china pattern. lol)

http://www.wedgwood.com/portfolio/pa...stial+Platinum

This is the stemware I like.

http://www.waterford.com/shop/collec...sp?id=53&cat=W

The Flatware I have is all done and finished. My grandmother starts it for us when we turn sixteen. (All the girls in the family) and we had to finish mine out because it was being discountinued. It's Oneida, and it was called wave or beach or something like that. They don't even have it under discontinued items on the website. :( It was really plain though, I loved it. I don't like really frilly tableware. I have a nice chest it goes in too.

I also really like this stemware.
http://www.oneida.com/home/ONDApatte...03-9-3-4-19-25

I have to show my fiance this china pattern:

http://www.wedgwood.com/wedgwood/pat...re&subsection=

It's Wedgwood's Guinevere pattern. I think it's really pretty and classy.

I like Noritake's Paris crystal.

I haven't decided on a silver pattern yet. Eeps!

I like this Mikasa pattern for everyday - the Tender Bloom pattern.

http://www.mikasa.com/webapp/commerc...hop=dinnerware

For everyday silver, I like Mikasa's Satin:

http://www.mikasa.com/webapp/commerc...el2_cgrfnbr=13

My China is Classic Edition by Lenox (discontinued)

http://www.placesettings.com/Merchan.../classiced.jpg

Silver is Strasbourg by Gorham. It is also my Mother's, not sure if it is my favorite though. Chose it because I will inherit the rest...

http://www.silverqueen.com/Sterling2...sbourg%203.jpg

Crystal is Lismore by Waterford

http://store2.yimg.com/I/crystal-showroom_1749_2356168

Everyday is Arabella by Mikasa, sorry couldn't get the image to come up...

http://www.rosssimmons.com/cgi-bin/s...N2=MKCARBc.jpg

Don't know if you ran across this site in your search, but just in case there's something else you're missing, here's a website for a place located in Greensboro, NC that may have anything (china, silverware) that you're looking for. I've driven by here and it's HUGE!

replacements.com

Here's mine
 

Mom wants me to inherit her china. In the mean time, there is NO room to store any other kitchen/diningware!!!

"Windsong" by Lenox (discontinued 1994)
http://www.replacements.com/webquote...304S0001T2.jpg

Don't remember the name of the crystal, but it is extremely unique: instead of the traditional deep-cut style a la Baccarat, etc, it has a very fine, lacy, flowery design.

Adrienne
:D

Ooh! I love the Waterford Lismore

FI's mom and dad gave us a set of waterford toasting glasses for our engagement:

http://www.waterford.com/images/prod...47630000lg.jpg

The heart shaped swan heads aren't quite our style. Thankfully FI's dad asked if we liked them and he gently broke it to them that we'd already picked out a set:

http://www.tiffany.com/images/produc...1671373_xl.jpg

So I think they're going to take back the hated swan glasses and get us our Tiffany's glasses - AND ours are $50 cheaper :D

Your china pattern is just gorgeous!!!:D

Thank you GPhiBLtColonel. I just wish it hadn't been discontinued as I only have 6 place settings and no serving pieces...

i like the good stuff

http://www.ojamco.com.lb/photos/spoonknife.gif

http://www.networkpackaging.com/imag...01_207_f_l.jpg

try ebay or www.replacements.com

maybe they have some of the pieces you want!!

Naturally, this is an interesting topic to me, since shiny things are like crack for me. When I finally decide to tie the knot, I have decided that I want:

Lenox Federal Cobalt Platinum
http://www.postwish.com/product-imag...cpPLCset20.jpg

and of course, Reed & Barton Francis I.
http://www.silversuperstore.com/reed...francis5pc.jpg


I'm also kinda partial to Gorham Camellia:
http://www.upscalegallery.com/images/camellia.jpg


Discuss further! I like hearing about priddies.

China and silver? Hell, I don't know.

How are old are we? 90?

I already own this pattern Limoges Lyric.

http://images.replacements.com/image...250S0001T2.jpg

It was a family heirloom, but I have purchased a few pieces to replaced worn or chipped ones.

Our china is Grosvenor by Community.
Our silverplate is Grosvenor by Oneida/Community. (1921)
Yes, they were made to match. The china was a special addition in the late 1920's.
Silver
Peaches-and-cream, that china is beautiful!

Our china is Noritake Crestwood Cobalt Platinum.
http://www.giftcollector.com/Product...ges/343.pp.jpg

Our crystal pattern is Mikasa Stephanie Platinum.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/asse...121102898C.JPG

And our flatware is Reed and Baron Perspective.
http://www.reedandbarton.com/Product...erspective.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...k216/china.jpg
Our China is Classic Platinum by Mikasa. I LOVE it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...6/crystal1.jpg
Our crystal is Olympus Platinum by Mikasa. It was the only crystal that didn't look old-ladyish to us.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...216/silver.jpg
Our flatware is Satin Aquarius by Oneida... it's amazing and fits perfectly in your hands.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...6/everyday.jpg
These are our everyday dishes. Much cuter in person. It's Summer Breeze by Pfaltzgraff. My favorite part is the canisters:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3.../canisters.jpg

Am I the only person who freaks out at the sight of china?

I'm always afraid I will be the one that breaks it :(

-Rudey

We're not registering for China (OMFG! ;) ) but our casual dinnerware is Longaberger, much more hardier.

That's my china pattern as well! Here's a pic since yours isn't showing up: http://www.noritakechina.com/images/...elain/4166.jpg

That's our silver as well. :)

And our crystal is Grosetto by DaVinci, but I'm having difficulties finding a pic. I'm getting pissed b/c it appears it's no longer available. :(

Xylochick, all our stuff is very similar!

ETA: Found a pic at replacements limited!

http://images.replacements.com/image...876S0003T2.jpg

I hadn't thought about crystal. I don't have any picked out on my own, but my great-grandma's is Rose Point and is GORGEOUS. And just think, if I changed my mind, I could get Rose Point silver and be all coordinated!

I'd love to have some (this picture really does not do it justice, but I can't find one that does):
http://www.justglassmall.com/stores/...0/picture1.jpg

Y'all -- In my family home back in Georgia, we have a cabinet displaying my great-great-great-grandmother's china (top shelf), my great-great-grandmother's china (2nd shelf), my great-grandmother's china (3rd shelf) and my grandmother's china (bottom shelf). Starting from the bottom, the higher you go on the shelves, the fewer pieces there are because of the ravages of time. This past Christmas, I heard the story again about all the patterns and I cried at how blessed I am to have these pieces of my family's history.

Those women are all on my father's side, but my mom became extremely close to my grandmother and was "adopted" into that heritage.

You know what's amazing (and I don't think it was planned)? Every single set is white with gold trim - but all are a little different.

I haven't decided on my pattern (it's a really tough choice!) but I will be following in the steps of my ancestors.

As far as silver...I STILL haven't decided after all these years!! Silver says so much about a person and I want to make sure mine tells my story.

Cameo Platinum is our china as well. It was all I could get Mr. ISUKappa to settle on (he wanted Manly dishes).

Our stemware is Mikasa French Countryside:
http://www.mikasa.com/images/product/full/TYC01_F.JPG

Our flatware is Gorham Grand Gallery:
http://www.silversuperstore.com/gorh...lery5pcbig.jpg
It was another compromise, but we both like it.

We've used our good china maybe 5 times since we've been married, but I know we'll use it more often when we have kids and have family holidays at our house.

Our everyday dishes are from Target. It's a step up from the Corelle we both grew up with!