What is a standard plate size?
What size are most dinner plates? Traditionally, a standard dinner plate has always had a diameter of 10.5 inches. In recent years, however, increasing numbers of restaurants have chosen to use larger 11 or 12 inch plates.
Where can I buy vintage Noritake china patterns?
Click here to read “Tools to Stay in Touch with your China Patterns” on The Noritake Dish. 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.
How long has Noritake been in the US?
In addition to our over 100 years of selling fine quality china and porcelain within the United States, we have also served US military personnel around the globe. Noritake has been a fixture in American military bases for years and many servicemen have delighted their families sending home beautifully crafted sets of fine china.
When to call Noritake Service Center for information?
Please use the search function at the top of this page to locate any available products in your pattern. If you need more information, please call the Noritake Service Center between 9am and 5pm EST, Monday to Friday; toll free at (800) 562-1991.
What was the most popular pattern for Noritake China?
Noritake’s most popular pattern, Azalea, was produced somewhere between 1915 and 1930. Like the name suggests, the pattern featured painted pink flowers on a white background with gold detailing around the edges and handles. The Azalea pattern was used on everything from teapots to table sets to children’s pieces.
How is the value of Noritake Porcelain determined?
Assessing the value of Noritake china takes time and research. There are ambiguities surrounding this antique porcelain, and a loss of extensive records during World War II only furthers the confusion, so knowing where to start can be daunting.
What kind of pattern does Noritake tea set have?
The pattern featured raised gold enameling in a scrolling pattern with flowers in a ball or bulb form against a white background. The gold tracery offered a touch of exuberance. Vintage Noritake Lusterware Tea Set, sold via Sterling Associates, Inc. (March 2018).
When did Noritake brothers start making dinner sets?
After studying manufacturing, he opened a factory in Japan called Nippon Toki Kaisha Ltd. in 1904. This allowed the brothers to control the quality and designs, ensuring their aesthetic aligned with American buyers’ tastes. In 1914, they created their first Western-style dinner set, named Sedan, to compete with European porcelain.
