How to tell fake or reproduction Nippon from real Nippon?
Morimura Bros. (the owner of the “M in wreath” mark), never used an hourglass, and there are no upside down wreaths on any of the known 350+ Nippon marks. (Thanks to T. for this pic! To see the authentic “M in Wreath” mark, click here .)
What’s the value of a piece of Nippon?
The Nippon market is tricky. There are so many pieces of Nippon out there that value varies widely. Some undecorated pieces of Nippon are only worth a few dollars. Some pieces command between $100 and $500 depending on the piece, condition, decoration, and other factors.
Are there any imitations of the Nippon pattern?
Imitation Nippon has been made since the late 1970s. There are now more than 50 known patterns applied to ceramics which have fake Nippon marks. At first, patterns on reproductions looked more like German and English Victorian patterns with large flowers than patterns used on authentic 1891-1921 Nippon.
What are the different types of Nippon reproductions?
Available in many shapes including: double gourd shape covered urn, triangular bottle with stopper, footed hair receiver, heart shaped trinket jar, round hair receiver, rectangular dresser tray, eight-sided tray, two styles of hatpin holders, rectangular pin tray, bulbous body vase, pierced body bowl (above), rolling pin (above bowl).
The Nippon market is tricky. There are so many pieces of Nippon out there that value varies widely. Some undecorated pieces of Nippon are only worth a few dollars. Some pieces command between $100 and $500 depending on the piece, condition, decoration, and other factors.
What’s the value of an undecorated Nippon vase?
Generally speaking, undecorated Nippon pieces are only worth a few dollars. Other Nippon vases’ values vary according to the type of piece. The item’s decorative elements and general condition also play key roles in the piece’s value. So, a Nippon vase’s value might range from $100 to $500.
Is the country of origin on Nippon porcelain removable?
Unfortunately most “Made in….” country of origin markings are usually removable paper stickers. New marks with Nippon and other confusing words and symbols are usually under glaze and are not removable. Persons who want to misrepresent a new piece simply remove the country of origin label.
When did they stop using the ” Nippon ” Mark?
Simply, Nippon means Japan and while the “Nippon” mark served its purpose to comply with the McKinley Tariff Act of 1891 for the next thirty years, Customs Officials decided, in 1921, that any piece imported from Japan should be marked “Japan” and not marked “Nippon.” So, the “Nippon” mark was no longer the recognizable mark used for these items.
