Step into the exquisite world of Nippon porcelain at our upcoming auction! This is your chance to own a piece of history, as our collection features a wide range of beautiful and highly sought-after items. You'll discover unique Egyptian and North African designs, the enchanting Dark Woodland pattern, and pieces showcasing specialized techniques like coralene (tiny glass beads fused into the surface), moriage (raised slip decoration with gilt glaze), tapestry (a unique textured pattern created by burning away applied textiles), and jeweled variations (with enamel or slip embellishments). We also have elegant relief plates and much more! Don't miss this opportunity to add a truly special piece of Nippon porcelain to your collection.
About Nippon:
In 1891, the McKinley Tariff Act was passed in the United States. This stopped the import of any products that were not “plainly marked….in legible English words”. Imported porcelain from Japan was marked Nippon which means Japan. The Nippon mark served its purpose to comply with the McKinley Tariff Act for 30 years.
When searching for Nippon for one’s collection, the term Old Noritake may be found. This simply refers to Nippon before 1921. Post 1921 the porcelain manufacturer becomes The Noritake Company.
In 1921 US Customs began insisting that any pieces imported to the United States were to be marked simply Japan not Nippon, making this porcelain relatively easy to date. Nippon porcelain is highly collectible, especially the pieces produced between the years of 1891 and 1921.
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Preview | Hatfield, PA
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Monday, July 21st | 9AM – 3PM
Tuesday, July 22nd | 9AM – 3PM
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