Two of the most glorious rubies in the world represent her lips; her eyes are sapphires that put to shame the rocks of all the Sultans; when she smiles, you may look upon pearls that would make the Queen of Sheba's trinkets look like chinaware; her skin is of the rarest and richest velvet; her hair is all silk and a yard wide; and, best of all, she has a heart of pure gold.
"Green Fancy"
George Barr McCutcheon
There was a rattling of chinaware behind them.
"The Husbands of Edith"
George Barr McCutcheon
Mrs. Green had a nice dinner prepared in the best style; table-linen of the finest damask, chinaware and solid silver spoons, pitcher, forks, and plated table knives, etc.
"A Woman's Life-Work Labors and Experiences"
Laura S. Haviland