Looking for a Service That Can Track Down Vintage Dinnerware Sets
October 9, 2022 2:56 PM Subscribe
I have an existing set of vintage dinnerware and I would like to have a service track down a matching set.
Preferably, this service will utilize photographs I send/upload to them.
For those set on some additional details, this set is from the 70s and many of the smaller pieces are gone. There are no identifiable markings, signatures or branding on any piece of the set. Please list companies that specialize in this type of service.
I've tried searching for this service via search engines. I've tried reverse-image search on Google. I've asked about this on social media to no avail. Thank you for your insight.
Preferably, this service will utilize photographs I send/upload to them.
For those set on some additional details, this set is from the 70s and many of the smaller pieces are gone. There are no identifiable markings, signatures or branding on any piece of the set. Please list companies that specialize in this type of service.
I've tried searching for this service via search engines. I've tried reverse-image search on Google. I've asked about this on social media to no avail. Thank you for your insight.
Try Replacements, Ltd. I think you can upload pics there to identify a pattern.
posted by mefireader at 3:10 PM on October 9, 2022 [17 favorites]
posted by mefireader at 3:10 PM on October 9, 2022 [17 favorites]
Response by poster: "Do you feel comfortable sharing images of the dishes? I'm sure there's a service but there might also be a person here who recognizes the set."
I sure can, but I need to get home first...
posted by captainsohler at 3:13 PM on October 9, 2022
I sure can, but I need to get home first...
posted by captainsohler at 3:13 PM on October 9, 2022
Replacements.com also has a pattern identification service where staff look for matches, if the automated photo upload tool doesn't work.
posted by dreamyshade at 3:16 PM on October 9, 2022 [3 favorites]
posted by dreamyshade at 3:16 PM on October 9, 2022 [3 favorites]
In addition to Replacements, I have had good luck finding some pieces of my 1950s dinnerware by searching on Etsy. It will be easier to search on Etsy if you use the tools on Replacements to find out the pattern/maker.
posted by gudrun at 8:52 PM on October 9, 2022
posted by gudrun at 8:52 PM on October 9, 2022
I sent in photos with dimensions of a set of glassware to Replacements. In a few weeks they sent back identification. Easy to try. I think this was about 7 years ago, so follow the current instructions for front, back, etc.
Oh, and if you're ever near their facility it's worthwhile to take a tour to see their process.
posted by mightshould at 4:20 AM on October 11, 2022
Oh, and if you're ever near their facility it's worthwhile to take a tour to see their process.
posted by mightshould at 4:20 AM on October 11, 2022
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posted by nouvelle-personne at 2:57 PM on October 9, 2022 [1 favorite]