Oriental tea set 15 pieces unusual cup holder design egg shell

By heatherL, 8 April, 2009
Description

jpg's of all the dishes. There are 6 cups and saucers all the same

Category
China
Medium
china egg shell thin cups
Distinguishing marks
red marks as per picture with black markings unsure origin
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
unknown.
History
Inherited this set from grandmother who died aged 90 in the 1980's.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
inherited
For Sale?
No
Photos

Hi
I'm not sure. Am trying to get valuations. It is a very nice set but not 100% sure if Chinese or Japanese. Do you have any ideas? I see you are from America. I'm in Scotland so would have to also take shipping costs into it (bit far to pop over!)
Heather

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Could likely tell you more if you would post two additional photos, a clear shot of the back of one of the pieces (make it a close-up if there are any additional maker's marks there), and a close-up of that signature on the front. Thanks so much!

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Hi
Thanks for replying.
I have tried to get the markings as close as poss, although they look ok when I resize them they do become blurry once posted however perhaps you might be able to make them out.I have also changed a couple of the pictures.
Cheers.

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kathyBeh

16 years 2 months ago

Japanese luncheon set. This is a typical mid 20th century period tea set, it can be from before or after the war (WW2). It is a Japanese export. A lot of this was manufactured in Japan specifically for the Western markets.

Value varies based on decoration, condition and demand. Are you missing a lid from the sugar bowl? This set has nice decoration and is very mild/neutral compared to other sets.

My guess from seeing so many other sets would be anywhere from 80.00 to 150.00 dollars.

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