Very fine, thin china or porcelon, 7pcs total being one center round and 6 rectangle-like with swirl in upper, outer right corner of each piece. Hand-painted in white with rose design, crystal-like purple color on inside of rims of each. On the back of each piece there is a red stamp (top to bottom) "CHIKARAMACHI- Hand painted" crown with 2 leaves on either side, "Made in Japan" at bottom.
I did find this information over the internet about this piece: Marked Chikaramachi with a crown and laurel wreath, and the words handpainted and made in Japan, all in red. Chikaramachi is a Noretake mark that was used in the late 1920's and is taken from the porcelain painting factory that was opened by the company on a street called Chikamarachi in Nagoya, Japan in 1928. The factory mark was only used for a very short time.
Description
Category
China
Medium
China or porcelain
Distinguishing marks
Made in Japan, has red crown with 2 leaves marking on back
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
total 9 3/4 x 9 3/4, (1)center round piece 4 1/4, (6)outer pcs 2 1/2x 5
History
Belonged to Great Aunt who inherited from Grandmother.
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Re: CHIKARAMACHI Hand-painted server
Can someone please give me appraisal value?