antique Japanese porcelain tea service tea pot, sugar bowl, cream pitcher

Description

View antique Japanese porcelain tea service tea pot, sugar bowl, cream pitcher with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. , consisting of a teapot, a double-handled covered sugar bowl, and a cream pitcher. style of decoration. This aesthetic was specifically intended to capture the Western taste for luxury during the Gilded Age: [1 ]. These items are an antique Japanese porcelain tea service set , consisting of a teapot, a double-handled covered sugar bowl, and a cream pitcher. [ 1 ] Based on the backstamps provided in your photo reel, these are authentic "Nippon" era export porcelain pieces produced by the Morimura Brothers, the historical predecessors to the world-famous Noritake company. [ 1 , 2 ] 1. The Magenta/Pink Ribbon & Crown Mark What it means : This is a classic "Hand Painted Nippon" factory mark featuring a multi-pointed crown nestled over a banner. Significance : It was heavily used during the height of the Edwardian era (roughly 1891–1911 ) specifically for porcelain sets targeted toward North American and European parlors. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] 2. The Green "M-in-Wreath" Mark What it means : The "M" stands for Morimura , identifying the pieces as products of the Morimura Brothers trading company. This firm later established the Nihon Toki Co., which evolved into the modern Noritake brand. Significance : This precise green wreath design was used by the firm strictly from 1911 to 1921 💡 Note: It was very common for multi-piece table services from this era to mix related family marks if components were manufactured across the 1911 transition period or decorated by different regional master decorators in the Morimura network.  Design & Artistry The set features the incredibly ornate "Kinran-dé" (Gold Brocade) style of decoration. This aesthetic was specifically intended to capture the Western taste for luxury during the Gilded Age: [ 1 ] Heavy Moriage : The raised, textured details you feel on the surface are created using moriage —a meticulous technique where liquid slip clay is piped onto the porcelain like cake frosting before being gilded. Intricate Gilding : The surfaces are extensively decorated with heavy gold leaf scrollwork, dense netting, and geometric framing. Floral Accents : Hand-painted clusters of leaves and heavy stylized vines balance out the dense gold patterns. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ] Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Kitchen & Home › Dinnerware & Serveware › Teapots & Tea Sets. Brand: Nippon.

Number of Items in Set

3

Pattern

Floral

Antique

Yes

Number of Compartments

2

Occasion

All Occasions

Color

Multicolor

MPN

NA

Material

Bone China

Set Includes

Creamer, Lid, Sugar Bowl, tea pot and lid

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Nippon

Type

Tea Set

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Capacity

unknown

Number of Tiers

NA

Theme

vines

Features

Handles, Lid Included

Time Period Manufactured

unknown

Finish

Painted

Country of Origin

Japan