6 piece Gold Noritake Tea Set with gold lined cups and creamer
6 - 3.5" wide cups, 6 - 5.5" wide saucers; 6 - 7.5" wide plates; 6.75" tall with lid Tea Pot; 5.5" tall with lid Sugar Dish; 3.5" tall Creamer.
A navy officer who was stationed in Japan @ 1940 brought this home to Walpole Massachusetts and then gave it to my grandmother.
Hi Valerie,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Noritake gilt-wash and hand-painted porcelain dessert service for six
made in Japan, bearing the Morimura "M" backstamp in use from 1920s-1940s, comprising:
(1) teapot - 6 3/4 inches tall
(1) covered sugar bowl - 5 1/2 inches tall
(1) cream pitcher - 3 1/2 inches tall
(6) cups - 3 1/2 inches diameter
(6) saucers - 5 1/2 inches diameter
(6) dessert plates - 7 1/2 inches wide
CONDITION: appears to be in very good condition; value assumes no chips, breaks, repairs or losses
PROVENANCE: inherited
$300-500 for the set*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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