Handpainted made in Japan with Takito mark on bottom. Would like to find out more about history and value - i.e., what is this set designed to serve? And would anyone here know how much we can sell it for? Thanks so much.
Category
China
Medium
china
Distinguishing marks
Mark: "T T" in two rectangles. Date: probably late 20's to early 1930's when this type of ware was mostly in vougue. The Takito company 1880-1948, is mostly known as one of those specializing on the Lustreware type of decoration originaly developed by the Noritake company but pieces with moriage decoration in Moriage a'la Kyoto Satsuma on porcelain, are also common. Between 1891 to 1921 the products should be marked 'Nippon'. Marks later than 1945 usually comes with the addition of "Made in Occupied Japan ".
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Big dish is 14 inches long, 6 1/2 in wide and 2 in deep. Smaller ones are 6 1/2 in long, 3 1/2 wide and 1 inch deep. Bottom stamped with handpainted made in japan