posted on August 20, 2003 06:48:32 PM new
Has anyone come across Maruku China in the past? After searching Kovel's 1850-present and the Web, all that I've been able to do is confirm that the mark is indeed that of Maruku China - using the pretty robust data at www.Gotheborg.com - however, can't date it.
Here are the images I have for it...
and an overall image:
Any other resources you might know of?
Thanks again....
Wayne
Trying to Make a Difference - One Satisfied Customer at a Time....
posted on August 20, 2003 07:12:46 PM new
About as close as I can get you is the last quarter of the 20th century. Very pretty plate! I'll ask my brother tomorrow if no one else has come up with anything.
Cheryl
Power to the people. Power to the people, right on. - John Lennon
posted on August 20, 2003 07:19:52 PM new
Thanks, Cheryl. It's not a large plate. It's about 5 in. in diameter.
Replacements has a couple of Maruku patterns listed, but not this one. And, those listed, they don't have any in stock so there is no pricing to guide me either.
We didn't spend much on this one - I think a couple of bucks - so whatever we get should be profit.
Thanks in advance for the help.
Wayne
Trying to Make a Difference - One Satisfied Customer at a Time....
posted on August 20, 2003 09:19:51 PM new
Wayne,
With all the Japanese ware you are acquiring, you will soon be the japanese expert next to Cheryl. :-0
posted on August 21, 2003 12:12:07 AM new
Thanks for the help and comments so far. If anyone compares me again to Cheryl, they're a bit off base. Her knowledge far outshines mine - that's for sure!
Her helpfulness is probably also superior to me as well. However, I try to do what I can. As my knowledge base expands, I try to help when I can.
Wayne
Trying to Make a Difference - One Satisfied Customer at a Time....
There are several books available. I'd visit the library. Nothing replaces actually holding a piece. With orientalia, the piece will actually feel old (if you know what I mean). It will be hard to find very old porcelain pieces with no damage. Some damage is usually accepted. You'll also learn a lot about colors and patterns - which were used for export, which were not. It's fascinating, really. I still have a long way to go.
Cheryl
Power to the people. Power to the people, right on. - John Lennon
posted on August 21, 2003 10:11:07 AM new
It was almost certainly made after 1921. That is when it became law to use Japan rather than Nippon. Maruku is not a great collectors item. It should sell because of the beauty.
