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Noritake 18 Piece Gilded Tea Set Rare Komaru Mark 1911-1930
Marion David Decorative Arts
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Noritake 18 Piece Gilded Tea Set Rare Komaru Mark 1911-1930

1900 - 1920
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This is a rare noritake 18 piece tea set. The backstamp dates the set to between 1911-1930. This rare mark features the komaru symbol, which means difficulty in japanese and noritake chose this symbol to symbolize the hurdles they faced while trying to break into foreign markets. The addition of the word foreign means that it was custom stamped specifically for import into the u.k. As the trade laws at that time required goods to be marked foreign. The set consists of a teapot, 4 trios (cup, saucer, plate) a large cake plate, small jug and sugar bowl and a larger jug and sugar/slop bowl. This lovely set has a gilded lemon border around each piece with gilded edges, all in good order. The set is in good original condition, apart from the large bowl which has a small chip on the foot rim, see photo.

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Marion David Decorative Arts has dated this Noritake Gilded Porcelain Tea Set to the 1920s.

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This is a rare noritake 18 piece tea set. The backstamp dates the set to between 1911-1930.
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This rare mark features the komaru symbol, which means difficulty in japanese and noritake chose this symbol to symbolize the hurdles they faced while trying to break into foreign markets.
Marion David Decorative Arts

The addition of the word foreign means that it was custom stamped specifically for import into the u.k. As the trade laws at that time required goods to be marked foreign. The set consists of a teapot, 4 trios (cup, saucer, plate) a large cake plate, small jug and sugar bowl and a larger jug and sugar/slop bowl. This lovely set has a gilded lemon border around each piece with gilded edges, all in good order. The set is in good original condition, apart from the large bowl which has a small chip on the foot rim, see photo.

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Marion David Decorative Arts has dated this Noritake Gilded Porcelain Tea Set to the 1920s.

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SA1234133
Marion David Decorative Arts
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We specialise in quality decorative items from the arts & crafts/art nouveau and art deco periods

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An eighteen piece cream and white porcelain tea set with gold floral gilded rims, comprising teacups, saucers, a teapot, milk pitchers, and a circular serving plate.
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Archive I An eighteen piece cream and white porcelain tea set with gold floral gilded rims, comprising teacups, saucers, a teapot, milk pitchers, and a circular serving plate.

Noritake 18 Piece Gilded Tea Set Rare Komaru Mark 1911-1930

Archive II An eighteen piece cream and white porcelain tea set with gold floral gilded rims, comprising teacups, saucers, a teapot, milk pitchers, and a circular serving plate. View II
Archive III An eighteen piece cream and white porcelain tea set with gold floral gilded rims, comprising teacups, saucers, a teapot, milk pitchers, and a circular serving plate. View III
Archive IV An eighteen piece cream and white porcelain tea set with gold floral gilded rims, comprising teacups, saucers, a teapot, milk pitchers, and a circular serving plate. View IV
Archive V An eighteen piece cream and white porcelain tea set with gold floral gilded rims, comprising teacups, saucers, a teapot, milk pitchers, and a circular serving plate. View V
Archive VI An eighteen piece cream and white porcelain tea set with gold floral gilded rims, comprising teacups, saucers, a teapot, milk pitchers, and a circular serving plate. View VI
Archive VII An eighteen piece cream and white porcelain tea set with gold floral gilded rims, comprising teacups, saucers, a teapot, milk pitchers, and a circular serving plate. View VII
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An eighteen piece cream and white porcelain tea set with gold floral gilded rims, comprising teacups, saucers, a teapot, milk pitchers, and a circular serving plate.
NORITAKE 18 PIECE GILDED TEA SET RARE KOMARU MARK 1911-1930
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An eighteen piece cream and white porcelain tea set with gold floral gilded rims, comprising teacups, saucers, a teapot, milk pitchers, and a circular serving plate.
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Exported Japanese porcelain from the early 20th century typically features fine white translucent clay bodies combined with western-influenced gilded decorations, traditional European tea service forms, and distinct maker backmarks indicating export compliance.

These sets are crafted from kaolin-rich porcelain clay fired at high temperatures to achieve strength and translucency, subsequently hand-decorated with enamels and liquid gold filigree accents.

Authentic pieces from this period feature specific stamped backmarks under the glaze, such as the Komaru symbol, alongside uniform translucent porcelain quality and precise hand-applied gilding.

Arrange the set atop a polished sideboard, inside a glass display cabinet, or as a structured central vignette on a dining room dresser to contrast historic ceramic craftsmanship with contemporary minimalist furniture.

Wash each piece individually by hand using warm water and non-abrasive liquid soap, avoiding dishwashers or harsh scrubbing pads that cause permanent wear to surface gilding.
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