Want to see some of my top thrift store finds from recent weeks? I took my box and some wrappings, set a budget and went to it.
Here are the results!
Salem by Noritake
I love the bold, bohemian style of this stoneware platter by Noritake. This pattern is from the late 1970s and will go well with my other earthy patterns in heavier materials. It will also look good on my display shelf with the farm and chicken items.
This platter is not marked Primastone, a Noritake produce line from that time, but it is the shape and style of those patterns. Beautiful, practical and durable, and in great condition.
Tree Candy by Mikasa
Another pattern from the 1970s, an era I enjoy a lot! I couldn’t get these in my cart fast enough. Too bad I didn’t find any more pieces of this on the shelves.
These plates look like they’ve never been used. The blues and grays will go with just about everything I have in the china cabinet and storage.
I look for Mikasa from the Cordon Bleu line as well as Mediterrania. They are bold, mod and never go out of style in my world. Many of the patterns can easily mix when I need more pieces to make a table setting.
One of these is going on my craft room wall, so I can enjoy it all the time. These plates might be the best find I have from the past few months.
Check out this earlier post about vintage Mikasa dinnerware.
Rosemarie by Cronin
I have a soft spot for dishes from the 1950s into 1960s, which these are. I know that from the type of china, the shape and decoration, and the mark on the back.
The china is not high fired, so it can chip and craze somewhat easily. Ceramic technology improved in later decades and higher firing temperatures makes a more durable dish.
The fluted shape was more common in the middle of the last century. And the mark does not say where the pieces were made. More recent pieces have the country of origin, most often fired on the back, due to changes in legal requirements.
None of these things matter to me when I see something that I like as much as I like these.
I got three salad plates, and I liked them because of the charming floral transfer motif. So sweet!
Duchess by Style House
I got a cup and saucer and four dessert plates in the ware. Now to round up my other Duchess pieces to keep them all together. This is a nice pattern for year-round use, and goes well with your Christmas if you have pine cones and/or blue in your table setting.
Not for the microwave, though, due to the platinum rims. (I don’t microwave any of my vintage dishes, nor put them in the dishwasher.)
This is a classic, traditional pattern in shape and motif. I’m thinking I will bring this out when it’s time for the Downton Abbey after-movie party in September, and again for the holidays, as I have in the past.
Here’s a prior post about Duchess china.
Arabia, Made in Finland
This could be the Arctica pattern, but I haven’t been able to confirm. I bought this to use for individual pies.
I’ve found Arabia china before, but not often. I’m sure that other people who see it snap it up due to its classic design and quality.
I didn’t know it was Arabia until after I had it in my cart. I used some cleaner for glass cook tops to work it over. I’m going to enjoy this sleek and practical piece. Just the right size for a fruit pie for one!
Shopping for vintage dishes is fun. I will get out more often while the weather is good and the downsizing season for others (which means the acquiring season for those of us who are looking for special things) is hot like the summer weather!
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