Newsletter Vol. 16, No. 7 - Your Patterns - Free Shipping Details (Customer #12980947)
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China, Crystal, Silver, Collectibles - Old & New
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Vol. 16, No. 7
** Free Shipping Still Available - Details Below
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** Wedgwood "Tonquin-Ruby" Covered Vase with Ram's Head Handles
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** Waterford Patricia Vase - Dazzling Crystal Artistry
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** Exquisite "Stieff Rose" Punch Bowl by Kirk Stieff
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** Lladro "Here Comes the Bride" Figurine - Outstanding Design
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** Lenox "Opal Innocence" - Elegant Design, Tremendous Selection
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** Wedding Essentials, Outstanding Values
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** Vintage and Modern Tableware - Great Wedding Gifts
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** Waterford Crystal Accessories - Sparkling Assortment, Great Values
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** Estate Sterling Silver Flatware Sets - "Must-See" Selection
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** Distinctive Sterling Silver Hollowware Items
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** Fabulous Assortment of Bridal Collectibles
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** For Couples - Delightful Ornaments from Merck Family's
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** Museum Feature - Fostoria "Wedding Ring" Cordial
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** Replacements, Ltd. Featured Pet (and Pet Owner)
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From our team of 360 tableware consultants at Replacements, Ltd., welcome to the four million tableware and collectible cognoscenti reading our online newsletter.
We're getting closer to the most blissful season of the year - wedding season! At this special time of year, thoughts on weddings and love may run toward the sentimental, such as those of Robert Brault, who wrote, "To find someone who will love you for no reason, and to shower that person with reasons, that is the ultimate happiness." Or, thoughts on weddings may be humorous, such as the remark from the 19th-century German poet Heinrich Heine, who wrote "Music played at weddings always reminds me of the music played for soldiers before they go into battle."
With these words in mind, this month's selection of special newsletter items includes many features that are perfect for wedding entertaining, and wedding gifts. Our "Replacements, Ltd. Museum Feature" for the month, written by our talented Jonathan Wood, is also relevant for the season, a very interesting crystal cordial in the "Wedding Ring" pattern by Fostoria. Additionally, we include a new installment of the most popular section of our newsletter, the "Replacements, Ltd. Featured Pet (and Pet Owner)" series. This month's pet celebrity is "Buster," an adorable seven-year-old Chihuahua who brings his owner to work on a regular basis, and loves it! Read below to learn more about this special dog who loves the attention he gets from other Replacements associates.
As always, thanks for joining us online this month.
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This means free shipping is still available for orders with merchandise totals of $99.00 or more, sent via standard ground shipping to the United States (including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam & US Virgin Islands).
As a reminder, we ship 640,000 tableware orders per year, and all are covered by a no-hassle, 30-day return policy. So order now with confidence while we have your pieces, and enjoy entertaining (and life) to its fullest, while saving on shipping.
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Wedgwood "Tonquin-Ruby" Covered Vase with Ram's Head Handles
First up this month, we're offering an absolutely stunning 7 3/4-inch "Tonquin-Ruby" vase by Wedgwood. This alluring bone china pattern is noted for an elegant design that features gold flowers contrasted against a deep ruby background. "Tonquin" was designed in 1930 by Wedgwood's art director at the time, John Edward Goodwin. Mr. Goodwin created the "Tonquin" design using hand tracing, an intricate design process which limited the number of pieces Wedgwood was able to produce each year, further enhancing the rarity and value of the pattern. Over the years, Wedgwood has produced a number of variations on the "Tonquin" pattern, including "Tonquin-Black," "Tonquin-Blue," "Tonquin-Green," and others.
The "Tonquin-Ruby" vase offered here is a magnificent representation of Wedgwood's design excellence. In addition to being an eye-catching addition to any room of the house, this vase is also a splendid gift for newlyweds. The price is $1,149.00. Click on the link below to order at our secure, easy-to-use web site, or, if you prefer, call us toll-free at 1-800-REPLACE (1-800-737-5223) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm ET, 7 days (we answer the phone very quickly).
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Waterford Patricia Vase - Dazzling Crystal Artistry
Waterford is known worldwide for its glittering crystal, and this month we're offering a spectacular 12-inch Patricia vase from Waterford's dazzling "Prestige Collection." This vase will be an eye-catching centerpiece on any tablescape, year round, as well as a very thoughtful wedding present. The price this month is $1,399.00. Now is the time to take care of summer decorating and gift needs, and at an extraordinary price. Inventory is limited, so order today by following the link to our secure, easy-to-use web site.
Always recognized for the quality of its wares, Waterford Crystal is one of our oldest manufacturers. In 1783, George and William Penrose opened the Flint Glass Works near the quay in the harbor town of Waterford, Ireland. Ironically, the brothers were not glass makers, but exporters. But from the outset, the brothers demonstrated real business savvy. They petitioned Parliament for government subsidies and began to woo the aristocracy of Ireland and England as a market. In 1788, Waterford produced a crystal service as a gift to her Majesty, Charlotte Sophia, wife to King George III. The King and Queen were so charmed by the crystal that they ordered the set to be displayed at Cheltenham castle. Although the Penroses later sold the business and the old Flint Glass Works were closed altogether in 1851, the Waterford legend was born. Ultimately a new factory was opened almost 100 years to the day after the closing of the old facility.
Follow the link to our secure, easy-to-use web site to order your "Prestige Collection" Patricia vase today. Inventory is limited, so be sure to place your order while our selection is at its best.
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Exquisite "Stieff Rose" Punch Bowl by Kirk Stieff
Perfect for entertaining this spring and summer is the striking "Stieff Rose" sterling silver punch bowl from Kirk Stieff. Ideal for your table, as a room accessory, or as a gift for weddings, birthdays, or anniversaries, the "Stieff Rose" punch bowl coordinates well with a wide range of dinnerware patterns and linens.
The Kirk Stieff "Stieff Rose" sterling hollowware design is a beautiful example of the chased repousse style that became widely popular in 19th-century America. Repousse is an ancient form of metalworking, by which artisans hammer a design into the inside surface of a piece of metal, so that the ornamentation appears in relief on the outside. Most often the design is then worked from the outside with a pointed or patterned punch. This technique, called "chasing," sharpens and defines the repousse ornamentation and enhances the three-dimensional effect of the design. Exquisite metalwork of this style dates from antiquity.
Our special price for this gorgeous "Stieff Rose" punch bowl is $8,999.00, a superb value for an eye-catching piece. Order online starting at the link below, or call us toll-free at 1-800-REPLACE (1-800-737-5223) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm ET, 7 days (a friendly associate will be happy to assist you).
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Lladro "Here Comes the Bride" Figurine - Outstanding Design
This beautiful "Here Comes the Bride" figurine by Lladro is yet another fantastic gift for weddings or anniversaries. Beautifully crafted with an intricate design, this highly detailed figurine will be great as a decorative accent for any end table, nightstand, dresser, hutch, or mantle. This figurine is also a very thoughtful gift for the Lladro collector.
Lladro has long been recognized for innovative design and skilled artisans. In 1953, three brothers, Juan, Jose, and Vincente Lladro, opened a small workshop in Almerca, a village near the city of Valencia. The brothers first began producing household items like vases and jugs. They did not begin producing the Lladro porcelain figures now known around the world until 1956 - using a unique hard-paste porcelain with glaze ingredients that are kept secret even to this day. After several expansions, the brothers closed their original workshop and moved their business to Tavernes Blanques in 1958. In 1962, the Lladro brothers opened a professional school at their manufacturing site, sharing their knowledge and experience with new generations of artisans. In 1984, Danielle, Mari Carmen, and Juan Vicente Lladro, each of the three a child of each of the three founding brothers, joined the company after completing long and demanding apprenticeships. Today the company is still a family enterprise.
Our inventory of this fabulous "Here Comes the Bride" figurine is extremely limited, so order today - the price is $899.95. Click the link to order from our secure, easy-to-use web site, or if you prefer, call us toll-free at 1-800-REPLACE (1-800-737-5223) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm ET, 7 days.
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Lenox "Opal Innocence" - Elegant Design, Tremendous Selection
Understated and chic, "Opal Innocence" is a gorgeous pattern that will delight family and guests. Many of our customers tell us they enjoy mixing and matching Lenox "Opal Innocence" with "Federal Platinum" and other white patterns from Lenox. Mixed or matched, these patterns complement a wide array of silver, stainless, crystal, linens, accessories, and centerpieces. You can set a table that's formal and reserved, or one with flair and splashy colors. With pieces in these patterns, you'll have decorating and design flexibility for years, and you're sure to have lots of fun.
This month, we're offering a wide variety of pieces in "Opal Innocence," including jewelry boxes, cake plates, champagne flutes, picture frames, and much more, with prices ranging from $4.99 to $319.95. The items in this marvelous selection are wonderful gifts for newlyweds. Start at the link below to browse and order at our secure, easy-to-use web site.
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Wedding Essentials, Outstanding Values
Our next special offer includes a variety of tableware items and accessories in patterns like "Wedding Promises," "Wedding Collection," "Opal Innocence Carved," and more from companies like Lenox, Gorham, Waterford, and others. This selection includes cake toppers, heart-shaped boxes, wedding cake knives, music boxes, and much more.
Items from this collection are also thoughtful gifts for not only weddings and anniversaries, but any special occasion. With prices that range from $3.99 to $259.95, there's something here that fits everyone's budget. Browse our complete selection of items at our secure, easy-to-use web site, or call us toll-free at 1-800-REPLACE (1-800-737-5223) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm ET, 7 days.
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Vintage and Modern Tableware - Great Wedding Gifts
This selection includes dinner plates, oval serving platters, vegetable bowls, and much more in a variety of wedding-appropriate patterns, both vintage and modern. Patterns include "Buckingham," "Runnymede-Blue," "Vera Lace-Platinum," and others from Lenox, Minton, Royal Crown Derby, and others. Prices range from $15.99 to $899.95 - these items are ideal for mixing and matching to create an extraordinary, budget-friendly tablescape.
These splendid items are quite versatile, and can be used informally or formally. The pieces also make great gifts for newlyweds. Inventory is limited, so click the link to browse and order from our secure, easy-to-use web site while our selection is at its best.
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Waterford Crystal Accessories - Sparkling Assortment, Great Values
Here, we've compiled a remarkable collection of sparkling Waterford crystal pieces. Items include bowls, knife rests, ice buckets, centerpieces, and much, much more in a variety of radiant designs. These beautiful items will make sensational additions to your own Waterford collection, and you're certain to find the right wedding or anniversary gift by browsing here. The pieces are offered in prices that range from $19.99 to $1,799.00.
Click the link to browse and order from our secure, easy-to-use web site, or if you prefer, call us toll-free at 1-800-REPLACE (1-800-737-5223) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm ET, 7 days (a friendly associate will be happy to assist you).
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Estate Sterling Silver Flatware Sets - "Must-See" Selection
If you are looking for a beautifully designed silver flatware set that will not be found in the few patterns sold in home chain stores, consider one of our amazing and unique estate flatware sets. Estate silver flatware sets feature designs from a time when makers invested significant resources in design expertise and artistry, reflecting the art and cultural history of the time the patterns were made. These sets produced a dazzling table for those entertaining - a table that was sure to impress family and friends.
The sterling flatware sets offered here are from companies like Towle, Alvin, International, and others, in elegant patterns like "Bridal Veil," "Corsage," "Lace Point," and more, all featuring design and craftsmanship that set them apart from ordinary silver sets. Prices range from $2,199.00 to $6,999.00 - take advantage of this opportunity to purchase estate sterling silver flatware today.
If you're looking for an impressive gift for newlyweds, loved ones, friends, or for yourself, follow the link to browse and order at our secure, easy-to-use web site.
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Distinctive Sterling Silver Hollowware Items
This next selection includes an incredible collection of sterling items featuring superlative artistry and craftsmanship. The sterling silver assortment offered here includes centerpieces, footed cake plates, cocktail trays, and more from companies like Tiffany & Company, Gorham, Kirk Stieff, and others, in patterns like "Royal Danish," "Louis XIV," "Francis I," and more, all with prices that range from $219.95 to $989.95.
Pieces from this stunning collection are unique wedding, anniversary, or housewarming gifts, and make eye-catching accents for the table. Follow the link to browse and order at our secure, easy-to-use web site, or call toll-free at 1-800-REPLACE (1-800-737-5223) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm ET, 7 days.
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Fabulous Assortment of Bridal Collectibles
Here, we've assembled a fantastic selection of wedding figurines from companies like Royal Doulton, Armani, Lladro, and others. These beautiful figurines will make superb additions to your existing collectibles, and will add just the right accent to your home or office. And, of course, these items are ideal wedding or anniversary gifts. Prices range from just $13.99 to $929.95.
Click the link to browse and order from our secure, easy-to-use web site - order today, while our selection is at its best.
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For Couples - Delightful Ornaments from Merck Family's
For our final special offer this month, we invite you to browse our selection of hand-crafted blown glass ornaments from "Merck Family's Old World Christmas." These glittering, beautifully colored ornaments make out-of-the-ordinary gifts for any couple.
Included in this collection are a variety of heart ornaments, wedding cake ornaments, bridal ornaments, and more. With prices that range from just $1.99 to $199.95, you owe it to yourself to look through this magnificent array of lovely ornaments. Order and browse this special collection of ornaments by following the link to our secure, easy-to-use web site, or call us toll-free at 1-800-REPLACE (1-800-737-5223) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm ET, 7 days.
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Museum Feature - Fostoria "Wedding Ring" Cordial
Our museum feature this month is an exquisite cordial in the "Wedding Ring" pattern by Fostoria. (A cordial is typically a miniaturized goblet for drinking liqueurs.) This cordial stands 3-inches tall with a convex bowl that flares at the top, an elegant multi-sided stem, and chic platinum trim. The term "cordial" is derived from the Latin word for "heart" (cordialis), making the "Wedding Ring" cordial especially appropriate, as it was once believed that a vein ran directly to the heart from the third finger on the left hand (the traditional wedding ring finger in some Western cultures).
Cordials date back to the 1600s, when they were used to administer different alcohol-based concoctions believed to be good for one's general health, and especially good for the heart. Over time, cordials began to be used more for recreation than for wellness. Today, cordials are used to serve liqueurs like schnapps and other sweet, dessert-like after-dinner drinks. Because modern crystal manufacturers have decreased production of such pieces, many crystal cordials have become highly collectible and rare. Crystal cordials are often miniature versions of a given water goblet pattern, which is another reason for collector interest - the process to retain all the intricacies of a large water goblet in a miniature crystal replica requires a degree of adroitness and craftsmanship that adds to the collectability of these pieces.
Fostoria, the maker of the cordial featured here, was founded as a glass-producing house in 1887 in Fostoria, Ohio. Although the townspeople of Fostoria had given their land to the glass company for free, the company's leaders moved the company's facilities to Moundsville, West Virginia in 1891, in search of more abundant natural resources.
By 1925, Fostoria's factory had expanded to include five more furnaces. Primarily, the company produced decorative lamps and stemware pieces for the American home. Competing actively against Cambridge, Heisey, and Westmoreland Glass, Fostoria would soon emerge as the leader in the American glassware market. It is during this period that Fostoria began marketing lines of colored dinnerware and stemware pieces. The new products became an immediate success, being ideal for the emergence of more casual home entertaining.
Throughout the 1930s, Fostoria struggled to survive. The Great Depression had a notable impact on the luxury glassware market. Although many of Fostoria's competitors would be forced out of business during the Depression, innovative marketing techniques and business-savvy managers would allow Fostoria to survive. World War II reduced Fostoria's labor force by half and caused much of the company's resources to be devoted to the war effort. Like many other companies in the United States, Fostoria weathered the hardships imposed by war. It is during the WWII period that Fostoria produced many of its most famous patterns including Chintz (1940), Colony (1940), Romance (1942), and Holly (1942).
Following World War II, Fostoria would begin its most aggressive expansion. Its labor force was increased to its pre-war number, more natural resources were made available to the company, and the demand for casual and elegant dinnerware would increase to an all-time high. New technologies developed during the war allowed Fostoria to create beautiful, elegant patterns that were easily maintained. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Fostoria introduced more lines of exquisite crystal including Century (1950), Rose (1951), Wedding Ring (1953), and Jamestown (1958).
The company continued to do well through the 1960s and 1970s, in part due to a marketing strategy that created a new form of consumer-producer relationship. Fostoria boutiques and display rooms were built into many fashionable jewelry and department stores, and the company began publishing its own consumer direct magazine, "Creating with Crystal." These and other marketing strategies kept Fostoria as a leader in the glass producing industry.
Increased foreign competition during the 1970s took its toll on the once-successful business, and Fostoria was forced to sell its stock and the Moundsville factory to the Lancaster Colony Corporation. Although Lancaster Colony closed Fostoria in 1983, the Fostoria name is indicative of an American legend, and Fostoria pieces remain highly collectible.
Although the "Wedding Ring" cordial in our museum is not for sale, we do have a variety of Fostoria "Wedding Ring" items available for purchase in our inventory; be sure to browse our web site. And remember that we always invite you to visit our facilities - here you'll see a stunning variety of silver, china, crystal, and collectibles. Our showroom and museum are open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm ET, 7 days (except holidays); free tours are available from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm ET, 7 days. The showroom and museum are conveniently located between Greensboro and Burlington, NC, at exit 132 off Interstate 85/40. We look forward to seeing you.
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Replacements, Ltd. Featured Pet (and Pet Owner)
Our featured pet this month is "Buster," an adorable seven-year-old Chihuahua who belongs to Julie Robbins, a Designer at Replacements, Ltd. "I started bringing Buster to work to alleviate his loneliness, and he is loving it," Julie said. Read on to learn more about this sweet and affectionate pooch.
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If you have questions, please e-mail us at inquire@replacements.com - we look forward to hearing from you. As always, thanks for your time, and thank you for being our customer.
Sincerely,
Jack Whitley
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Replacements, Ltd.
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