Hi Craig,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Noritake was one of the most popular names for porcelain household goods, particularly dinnerware, in the mid 20th Century; not only was it handsome and serviceable but it was also comparatively affordable. The marks on the underside of your pieces are Noritake's 'Komaru' mark, which is the Morimura family's clan crest; it was registered in London by 1908 and usually date to the early 1920s at the latest, making all of these fairly early examples.

The two vases you have are each worth $100-150; the tall cylindrical covered jar is worth $150-250 and the small perfume bottles are worth $200-300 each, making this grouping worth $750-1150.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A group of five Noritake Komaru parcel gilt porcelain articles
made in Japan, first quarter 20th Century (circa 1900-1925), comprising:
Two baluster vases with landscape decoration (10 inches tall): $200-300 for the pair
Two squat perfume bottles with landscape decoration (5 inches tall): $400-600
and a cylindrical covered jar with landscape decoration (10 inches tall): $150-250
all with Noritake Komaru underglaze blue mark underneath.
CONDITION: These appear to be in good condition; value assumes no chips, breaks or repairs.
PROVENANCE: Acquired at a second-hand store
$750-1150 for the group*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia