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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dgbjwc, post: 7756302, member: 308&quot;]In the past china was sold by the set based on appearance. Except for very expensive china the concept of open stock for replacement pieces simply didn&#039;t exist. China sets were cheap and if too many pieces broke you would just buy a new set in a different pattern. Pieces broke frequently because the hand washing that dishes required before electronic dishwashers led to frequent casualties. This changed mid 20th century, though. Dishwashers became common items in kitchens. In addition bridal registries came into vogue and china was seen as something desirable to pass down through the family.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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