open stock

noun

1. merchandise, especially china, silverware, and glassware, sold in sets with additional individual pieces available from stock for future purchases, as for replacement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of open stock¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Very good; now what can I do for you, are you going to open stock?

From Project Gutenberg

As I said, I can make you a special price on it if you carry it as an open-stock pattern.

From Project Gutenberg