Question 1

What is a covered dish?

Accepted Answer

A covered dish is a type of event, otherwise known as a pot-luck where everyone brings a different dish of food so that all are shared.

Question 2

What is a trinket dish?

Accepted Answer

Trinket dishes are practical and often beautiful tabletop receptacles for items that are used on a daily basis, such as jewelry, keys, office supplies and candle holders. Shop a range of antique and vintage trinket dishes on 1stDibs.

Question 3

Where is the Tiffany's from Breakfast at Tiffany's?

Accepted Answer

The Tiffany's from Breakfast at Tiffany's is in New York City, New York. Specifically, the featured store is the flagship location for the luxury jewelry maker located at 727 5th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. It opened its doors in 1940, 21 years before the release of Blake Edwards' film starring Audrey Hepburn. Shop a wide range of Tiffany & Co. jewelry on 1stDibs.

Question 4

What are butter dishes called?

Accepted Answer

Butter dishes are normally just called butter dishes. They include a flat tray that you place a stick of butter on and a removable lid that keeps out debris and pests. A round container that you fill with butter is a butter crock, butter keeper or butter bell. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of butter dishes.

Question 5

What is the best chafing dish?

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The best chafing dish is determined by your preference for size and design. On 1stDibs, you can find chafing dishes in sterling silver, porcelain and brass. There are designs from Victorian, Art Deco and other periods.

Question 6

What is a set of dishes called?

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A set of dishes is also called a dinner service or service set. It includes 4-5 pieces each of plates, bowls and cups that form a matching set. On 1stDibs, you will find a wide variety of dishes in ceramic, porcelain, silver and glass.

Question 7

How do I identify old dishes?

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To identify old dishes, examine the marks that appear on the bottom. If they appear handwritten, your dishes likely date back to before the 19th century. You can use authoritative online resources to research the marks and figure out which company produced them. An expert licensed appraiser can also provide assistance with identification. You'll find a large selection of expertly vetted antique dishes on 1stDibs.

Question 8

What is a covered dish potluck?

Accepted Answer

A covered dish potluck is a container used for a social event in which each guest or group brings a unique, generally homemade, culinary dish. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage dishes and serveware.

Question 9

Why are dishes called China?

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Dishes that are made of a specific kind of porcelain are called China because it was first seen, centuries ago, in imports from China

Question 10

Why does Tiffany jewelry Say Return to Tiffany?

Accepted Answer

The iconic Tiffany key rings were inscribed with the message “Please Return to Tiffany & Co. New York” so that if separated the owner and key would be reunited at the fifth ave store.

Question 11

Can I sell my Tiffany jewelry back to Tiffany?

Accepted Answer

No, you generally can't sell your Tiffany jewelry back to Tiffany & Co. However, the American luxury jewelry maker does offer an exchange program that lets you turn in your Tiffany pieces for store credit that you can use to buy new jewelry available at Tiffany & Co. stores. You can also sell Tiffany jewelry locally and through online platforms. Explore a variety of Tiffany & Co. jewelry on 1stDibs.

Question 12

What is so special about Tiffany?

Accepted Answer

Tiffany & Co. is a legendary American luxury jewelry house best known for its diamond and sterling silver jewelry. From the iconic blue packaging to the brand’s prominent role in the popular romantic comedy ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s,’ Tiffany & Co. is synonymous with a luxurious and aspirational lifestyle. The widely loved brand also helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement ring styles. Find a wide range of Tiffany & Co. rings, necklaces, earrings and more on 1stDibs.

Question 13

What is a Tiffany key?

Accepted Answer

A Tiffany key is a timeless symbol of sophistication. It is a key-shaped pendant designed by legendary American luxury house Tiffany & Co. With its exquisite craftsmanship, the key necklace can be worn alone, or layered together for a more dazzling effect. Tiffany keys come in a variety of materials and feature a range of gemstones. A recurring motif of the Tiffany keys is the fleur-de-lis, a symbol of royalty. On 1stDibs find a variety of Tiffany keys that you can choose from.

Question 14

What is the Tiffany T collection?

Accepted Answer

Tiffany & Co. started making designs that feature the iconic T motif in the 1980s. Different collections have been born from this motif and represented in different ways. Today the T collection has become the signature of this luxe jewelry brand. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage and new Tiffany jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What is Tiffany Favrile?

Accepted Answer

Tiffany Favrile is a type of art glass invented by Louis Comfort Tiffany. It involves applying pigments to glass and firing them at high temperatures to add permanent iridescent color. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Tiffany Favrile decorative objects.

Question 16

What is Tiffany Legacy?

Accepted Answer

The Tiffany Legacy is an engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. that is inspired by the beautifully intricate style of the Edwardian era. It features a cushion-cut diamond with diamond halo detail. Browse a range of authentic Tiffany & Co. engagement rings from top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 17

What is a Tiffany Harmony?

Accepted Answer

The Tiffany Harmony is an engagement ring. It has a slightly tapered shape that allows the matching wedding bag to nestle against it. Although designs evolved over the years, most feature a round brilliant-cut diamond as the center stone. Find a variety of Tiffany Harmony rings on 1stDibs.

Question 18

What is a Tiffany solitaire?

Accepted Answer

A Tiffany solitaire refers to the setting of a diamond. It’s a single diamond that is held by four or six prongs and elevated off the band. This type of setting puts the diamond front and center. Shop a collection of expertly vetted, vintage and new Tiffany jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 19

What does Tiffany mean?

Accepted Answer

Tiffany often means Tiffany & Co., an American luxury house founded in 1837. The brand built an international reputation for its fine silver objects and earned its place in jewelry history with the iconic six-prong Tiffany Setting, introduced in 1886. Jeweler Charles Lewis Tiffany co-founded the company that still bears his name. His son, Louis Comfort Tiffany, became famous for his work as a stained glass artisan. The exquisite lamps and other light fixtures produced in Louis’s unique style by Tiffany Studios are often simply referred to as "Tiffany lamps." On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Question 20

What is another name for a chafing dish?

Accepted Answer

There are a few other names for a chafing dish. This style of metal pan, used for keeping food warm, can also be called a bain marie, food warmer or water bath, to name a few. You can shop a collection of chafing dishes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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