How did the Noritake back stamp get its name?
“Sedan” is the pattern name. The word “Nippon” on our back stamp was changed to “Japan” to show the country of origin in legible English word. Under the McKinley Tariff Act (1890), the country of origin was mandatory to be shown in English, but somehow or other “Nippon” was stamped from 1891 to 1921.
Where can I find a vintage Noritake pattern?
The following retailers regularly carry a large selection of vintage Noritake items: Noritake offers many recently discontinued patterns on NoritakeChina.com. Availability varies by pattern. Please use the search function at the top of this page to locate any available products in your pattern.
When did Noritake marks start to be used in China?
Between 1890 and 1921 the company marked their export china with ‘Nippon’ in western characters. These Nippon marks can date pieces to the 1890 to 1921 period, before the McKinley Tariff act demanded ‘Japan’ was used.
When was the first Noritake dinnerware made in the US?
The first reported U.S. registry for a Noritake back stamp for importing is 1911. Noritake first produced dinnerware for the American market in 1914. A piece of the dinnerware in the Noritake factory in Nagoya shows that the pattern was The Sedan (11292), a white body with cream border with a small spray of flowers.
The following retailers regularly carry a large selection of vintage Noritake items: Noritake offers many recently discontinued patterns on NoritakeChina.com. Availability varies by pattern. Please use the search function at the top of this page to locate any available products in your pattern.
Which is the most valuable piece of Noritake China?
The oldest Noritake china is the most valuable and rare. During the beginning of the 19th century, not many examples were produced, so their hand-painted features are in-demand. Some of the rarest items include bulbous vases, pancake jugs, china ashtrays, and even children’s sets.
When was the first Noritake back stamp made?
They registered their first Noritake back stamp around 1908 and registered their first Noritake mark in the USA around 1911. Scroll through as we present a few examples of antique china by Noritake, showing the range of decoration used, the forms and the associated Noritake China marks on the piece.
Is it possible to buy art deco Noritake China?
Noritake China is Highly collectible. The above and below examples are taken from the antique-marks collection and we regularly buy and sell Noritake china, particularly examples from the 1920s and the Art Deco Period.
