Bassett Limoges Austria: The Story Behind the Mark There is something particularly appealing about old porcelain with a little mystery behind it. A plate found in an antique shop or tucked away in a family cupboard may look beautiful, but the mark on the back can raise just as many questions as it answers. One […]
Beyond the Big Names: Discovering the Lesser-Known Brands at Third Vintage When people think about vintage dinnerware, certain names naturally come to mind. Noritake. Lenox. Wedgwood. Johnson Brothers. Mikasa. Homer Laughlin. Royal Doulton. These manufacturers earned their reputations over many years, and their names are familiar to generations of shoppers and collectors. At Third Vintage, […]
Avitra: A Name Worth Remembering in Vintage China and Crystal There are vintage brands that everyone recognizes immediately. Then there are names that have slipped quietly into the background, remembered mainly by collectors, antique dealers, and people who happen to find a beautiful piece tucked away in a china cabinet. Avitra belongs in that second […]
Arita is one of the most important names in Japanese porcelain. Arita ware, known in Japan as Arita-yaki, originated in the town of Arita in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. With a history extending back more than 400 years, Arita is widely regarded as the birthplace of porcelain production in Japan. More than […]
Arcopal China: French Opal Glass with a Vintage Following Arcopal is one of the best-known names in vintage French tableware. Although it is often described as “china” or dinnerware, Arcopal is actually made from tempered opal glass, a distinctive material that gives the pieces their characteristic milky-white appearance. The brand was introduced in France in […]
Lennold Fine China: The Timeless Beauty of the Blue Meissen Pattern Lennold fine china represents the elegance and tradition of vintage tableware design. While not considered a luxury porcelain manufacturer like Meissen, Lenox, or Wedgwood, Lennold produced attractive imported china patterns that continue to appeal to collectors, decorators, and buyers searching for discontinued replacement pieces. […]
Collector plates, also known as decorative plates or commemorative plates, have a long history dating back to ancient civilizations. The concept of using plates as a means of displaying art or commemorating special events can be traced to China and Greece around 2,500 years ago.
Vintage holiday decor, ornaments and figurines. Christmas treasures curated by Third Vintage. A handpicked collection of Christmas pieces from past era — each one chosen for charm, craftsmanship and nostalgic holiday character. Shop By Type Ornaments Figurines Dolls Specialty Christmas Pieces Recently Added Christmas at Third Vintage is about nostalgia, craftsmanship and the […]
American Royalty Dinnerware, also known as Arita porcelain, is a type of fine bone china dinnerware produced by the Noritake Company in Japan. The history of American Royalty dinnerware dates back to the late 19th century and is closely tied to the history of the Noritake Company. The Noritake Company was founded in 1904 by […]
