Gold Imari set
This is a full set of antique Gold Imari, six 4-piece place settings including a dinner plate, salad plate, cup and saucer (each place setting a different pattern), and one 18' large platter. Every piece appears to be hand signed on gold on the back, also with a name below "Gold Imari", possibly am artist? In looking around online, I can only see stamped markings of Gold Imari dishes, none that are signed like these. These dishes have more designs on the back as well. Very nice condition, no cracks or chips, excellent for age.
Large platter is 18" , the place setting of dishes are standard sizes of dinner plates, salad plates, and cup/saucer.
Inherited
Yes
Hi Ronda,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Imari porcelain rose to prominence during the 1600s when Chinese porcelain exports were disrupted by political turmoil. European traders — especially the Dutch East India Company — turned to Japan for supply. Large quantities were shipped to Europe, where they became luxury goods for aristocratic households. Imari helped establish Japan as a major international ceramic exporter.
“Gold Imari” means Imariware where gilding dominates the surface far more heavily than in standard blue-red-gold Imari.
The name on the bottom - looks like possibly Francis and Emmett Scott - may have been the original retailer or owner who commissioned this service.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique 25-piece Gold Imari parcel gilt part dinner service for 6
retailed by or owned by Frances and Emmett Scott, late 19th Century, comprising:
6 dinner plates
6 salad plates
6 cups and 6 saucers
1 18-inch platter
CONDITION: this service appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$800-1,200 for the set*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
