From 1921 until World War II, Noritake pieces were stamped with Japan or Made in Japan. China manufactured between 1948 and 1953 was stamped with Occupied Japan or Made in Occupied Japan underneath the backstamp.
How do you date a Noritake?
Mark: M for Morimura in a wreath, crowned by NORITAKE and below, Hand painted and Made in Japan. The use of the M gives a date before 1953 when the long used M in a wreath was replaced with a N for Noritake.
How old is my Noritake china?
To pinpoint the age of a piece, start by identifying the backstamp, or makers mark, usually found on the bottom of the object. Certain backstamps were used during different periods in Noritake chinas history, so this hallmark is an important factor in the appraisal process.
Is all Noritake marked?
Most Noritake marks are accompanied by the country of origin designation. After the first World War all Noritake production was marked Japan or Made in Japan to comply with the McKinley Tariff Act, and Nippon was only very rarely used after 1921.
What does the M on Noritake china mean?
Morimura Noritake stopped importing to the United States in 1940. The M stands for Morimura. ( The Morimura brothers were early importers of Japanese goods to America.) After the war, several years went by before Noritake started to supply dinnerware to the US again.
How much is a Noritake china set worth?
As for value, there are no sold examples in recent months and many unsold examples with plates/bowls at an average of 7.00 each, serving pieces an average of $40 each, and multi-piece sets in the range of $600 each.
Does Noritake china have lead in it?
Vintage Noritake Rosedawn China Saucer (Made in Japan): 933 ppm Lead. Noritake China Saucer: 933 ppm lead (+/- 86 ppm), ND (non-detect) for Hg (mercury), As (arsenic0 & Cd (cadmium)! Most vintage Noritake china I have tested has been positive for high levels of lead.
Does Old Noritake china contain lead?
Vintage Noritake Rosedawn China Saucer (Made in Japan): 933 ppm Lead. Noritake China Saucer: 933 ppm lead (+/- 86 ppm), ND (non-detect) for Hg (mercury), As (arsenic0 & Cd (cadmium)! Most vintage Noritake china I have tested has been positive for high levels of lead.