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Aug 28 2021
What does Scalloped Edge or Rim mean?
Posted by: Blog Writer
Categories: Replacements
Tags: tableware , scalloped , scallop , rim , replacement , edge , dinnerware , crystal , china
Scalloped is a term that is usually used to describe the rim edge or footed base of a plate, bowl, cup or other pieces of tableware. You may hear references like “This plate has a beautiful scalloped edge” or “The cup has a scalloped footed base” and not know exactly what it means. So, what does scalloped mean when you are talking about China or Crystal Dinnerware?

Scalloped is used to describe a series of curves that repeat. So if the edge of your plate has a repeating pattern of humps or curves then it is considered to have a Scalloped edge. When considering China & Crystal Dinnerware there are many types of scalloped edges, the curves can be very small to large or some may be rounded while others have squared off scallops. The patterns you find can very tremendously as well. You may find a simple pattern of repeating small humps continuously around the edge of the entire item or you may find three small humps that are broken up by a large hump and this pa
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Aug 28 2021
What Are Replacements?
Posted by: Blog Writer
Categories: Replacements
Tags: tableware , replacement , matching , glassware , dinnerware , crystal , china

When you hear the word replacements it could pretty much mean anything. Something that replaces something that you already own. But in most cases and with TGL Direct the word replacements is used to reference Replacement China and Crystal - Dinnerware or Tableware. Replacement China & Crystal are very popular because they enable one to keep a Dinnerware or Tableware set in use while at the same time saving money.

Many families have a china or crystal set that has been passed down through the ages from mothers to daughters for generations. Through the years pieces are bound to get chipped or broken but this doesn't mean the set has to be thrown out. Replacement pieces makes it possible for you to simply replace the piece that were damaged and keep your heirloom china set around to pass down to the next generation. Some sets are easier to find pieces for than others but even if you have to search a little bit the value in keeping a tradition alive makes
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Aug 28 2021
What are Compotes?
Posted by: Blog Writer
Categories: Pottery and Glass
Tags: vintage , serving dish , hand painted , glass , fenton , crystal , compotes , compote , antique
In the crystal and glass world a compote is usually referred to as a serving dish that was made to serve the culinary dish called compote. This culinary dish originates before the 18^th century in France and it basically consist of a mixture of fruits with sugar syrup combined with items like nuts, cinnamon sticks, cloves and other items of the sort.

Compote Dishes are usually found made of glass but can be made of porcelain and metal as well. Compotes usually have a build that features a footed base with a stem that leads up to a bowl.

The compote isn’t an overly popular food choice in America today, so what makes it’s serving dish counterpart so collectible? For many, many decades, high end and collectible glass companies have made their variations of compotes in many, many different patterns. Companies like Fenton, Indiana Glass, Westmoreland Glass, Anchor Hocking, Smith Glass, Colony and many more have put their gorgeous spin on compo
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Aug 28 2021
How To Identify Types Of Plates So That You Can Find A Replacement
Posted by: Blog Writer
Categories: Replacements
Tags: tableware , salad , replacement , plates , luncheon , dinnerware , dinner , crystal , china , bread

Your standing in your kitchen drying off a plate and talking with a friend when the plate suddenly slips and falls to the floor. “Crash” it shatters on the floor. What a horrible mess but even worse, it was a plate from your Grandmothers dinnerware set that she passed down to you. Luckily if you know what you are looking for, finding a replacement for that plate shouldn't be a daunting task and should be relatively inexpensive.

What's going to make your replacement china search go smoothly? Knowing what you are looking for! There are several types of plates used in most china and crystal dinnerware sets and if you know the type of plate you are searching for, your search will be so much easier.

In most dinnerware sets you will often find the following plates:

Dinner Plate – This is a larger plate used during dinners or suppers to serve the main course or entree of a meal. Dinner plates usually range in size from
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Aug 27 2021
5 Techniques For Identifying Lead Crystal
Posted by: Blog Writer
Categories: Crystal
Tags: lead crystal , identifying , crystal , 5 tips
Here are 5 Techniques For Identifying Lead Crystal. These tips are not a guaranteed way to identify Lead Crystal like having it analyzed in a lab (which most of us are not going to do) but are solid ways to be pretty sure. These are easy techniques that can be used to identify Lead Crystal while at a an antique shop, flea market or yard sale. When these 5 techniques are used together they will help you easily eliminate non lead crystal items and be very confident in identifying items that are.

1. Check The Weight
Check the weight of your item in question. Most crystal items are much heavier than regular glass. Lead Crystal contains a certain amount of lead
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1.	Check The Weight
	Check the weight of your item in question. Most crystal items are much heavier than regular glass. Lead Crystal contains a certain amount of lead

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What does Scalloped Edge or Rim mean?

What Are Replacements?

What are Compotes?

How To Identify Types Of Plates So That You Can Find A Replacement

5 Techniques For Identifying Lead Crystal