Stunning Antique Noritake Jewelled & Gilded, Hand Painted
Art Nouveau Porcelain Cup & Saucer with Hallmarks
Very Fine Condition with Exquisite Detail
Hallmark Registered 1908 Noritake London
Mark: “Komaru” symbol. Crowned with “Noritaké” and below the mark “Made In Japan”.
The center symbol said to be taken from the Japanese character “Komaru”, meaning “overcoming difficulties”. According to the Noritake company tradition this mark was designed when meeting the different culture of the west early in the 20th century caused many problems, also known as the “tree crest mark” which is the clan crest of the Morimura family. This mark is said to have been registered in London for the UK market already in the 1908. Notice the curled up ends of the Komaru symbol which distinguish this mark from later versions.
Technique:Raised Enamel Jewels is a technique used to enhance a gold finish, whereby drops of shining enamel are layered over a gold to make the effect more luxurious. A mixture of enamels and paints are dissolved and hand applied with a very tiny needle resulting in the jewelled effect.
Age: Mark registered 1908, London, England. This pattern was in production for a very short time.
Provenance: Personal Family Heirloom
Condition: Very Fine to Excellent with no hairline cracks or chips, slight wear almost undescernable on Gilded areas.
Size: Saucer: 140 mm diameter, 20 mm high. Cup: 95 mm diameter at top, 45 mm at base. Capacity: 6 ounces.
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