Dinnerware of the 20th Century: The Top 500 Patterns

by Harry L. Rinker

A LAVISH, FULL-COLOR, FIRST-EVER PICTORIAL TOUR OF THE TOP 500 DINNERWARE PATTERNS OF THE 20TH CENTURY

If collecting and displaying fine china are part of your passion for gracious living, here is the only book you will ever need! Beautifully illustrated throughout with digitally reproduced full-color photographs, this lovely volume is conveniently arranged alphabetically--first by dinnerware manufacturer and then by the pattern name. Combined with short histories of each manufacturer, listings of every known piece, vital date information on when the pattern was introduced and/or discontinued, and an appendix that ranks the top 500 patterns, Dinnerware in the 20th Century will earn a welcome place at any table!

Highlights include articles on the popularity of certain patterns, feature stories on designers, behind-the-style looks at particular patterns, and much more!

AND BE SURE NOT TO MISS . . .

Stemware in the 20th
The Top 200 Patterns

Silverware in the 20th
The Top 250 Patterns

HOUSE OF COLLECTIBLES
Serving collectors for more than thirty-five years

305 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 1997

Reviews

[Renee Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although much of the pricing information is outdated, I enjoyed the company information about the makers of these china patterns.