Replacements.com was not able to identify this Noritake china pattern. I only have tea service pieces, tea cups and small luncheon plates. Possibly it wasn't even made as a complete set. Does anyone recognize the pattern?
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This mark was used in 1930s (in the early 1920's until around 1940). I found this information here: gotheborg.com/
"Mark: "M" for Morimura in a wreath, crowned by "NORITAKE" and below, "Hand painted" and "Made in Japan". This mark was registered in 1918 and seems to have come in to used in the early 1920's when it was used until around 1940, in combination with pattern names and number, and also some rows mentioning that a patent for the decoration was applied for.
There is a good book:
Aimee Neff Alden "Early Noritake Identification and Values"
Maybe this book has your pattern.
According to this website www.theoldstuff.com/
Nippon and Morimura Brothers joined forces in 1904 and established a factory in Noritake, Japan
Some books on the history of Noritake do state that not every pattern was recorded in the factories. This seems to refer to patterns that were not successful and very few 'runs' were made.
There are several good books on Noritake patterns, and you may be able to do an online search for libraries that may have some of these books available. If you have a current library card, you may be able to have a book sent to your local library, where you can review it or check it out to search for this pattern.
Another way that sometimes works is to find a book for sale on eBay and ask the seller if they would check to see if your pattern is in their book. You may have to check with several sellers, or you could buy a book.
It is my understanding that one book is very good.
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Here's the contact link for Noritake & they may be able to help you:
noritakechina.com/
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