Can You Help Me Find a Matching Piece to a Discontinued Set?

There are thousands of china patterns, some of them dating back many decades. Companies often produce some popular china patterns for years, decades, or even centuries in some instances. Some patterns are discontinued by the maker while others are no longer produced because the company is no longer in business. Although the pattern may be discontinued, if you own a set of china, you will want to be able to replace damaged or missing pieces.

Learn About Your China

The first step in finding matching pieces for your china is to learn as much as you can about it. Find out the manufacturer, date of manufacture, and the name of the pattern. You may also want to measure the pieces to ensure that you know the proper sizes. The back stamp or markings will provide quite a bit of information if you know how to read it. You can often find books or online websites that give information about specific markings and how to decipher them.

Take Photos

It is helpful to take photos of your china pattern as a way to assist in locating matching pieces. Take several pictures on a plain background, including one of a full view of the piece as well as a close-up of the pattern and a photo of the back, showing the markings. It’s very easy to take photos with your phone, which you can easily share with others. These photos will assist in locating the perfect matching pieces for your china set.

Discontinued China

China companies may retire a particular pattern, which ends production. After a china pattern is discontinued, it becomes more difficult to find matching pieces for your set. Sometimes production ends quickly because a pattern was unpopular, while other times a pattern may be made for decades or centuries in some cases. Once a pattern is retired, the only way to purchase replacements for your set is to buy used or pre-owned pieces.

Shopping for Discontinued China

It is often best to seek assistance in finding matching pieces for your discontinued china set. Provide the name of the maker and pattern, along with other details that will help us locate matching pieces. Our research department can assist in this task. We gather inventory from a variety of sources. Stop by Dishfunctional or call us to learn how we can help you in your search for matching china for your discontinued set. We will work with you to learn your needs and help with your search. We have a large inventory that is always being updated.

At Dishfunctional we have the experience and expertise necessary to help find even rare or discontinued china pieces. To learn more, visit us online, call us at (484) 328-8401, or email us now at dishfun1@gmail.com.