posted on September 22, 2003 06:54:17 PM new
Hey - it's been a while since we've seen a few items up for discussion, so here's one for ya.
I've already purchased several books on Japan items and invested in a few on Noritake. But that hasn't prepared me for trying to describe this recent find:
I know it's a dragon on this tiny cup and saucer set. Would it be best to describe it as a demitasse cup & saucer set since the cup only measures 2 inches in diameter and stands only 1.5 inches high. The saucer is 3.75 inches in diameter.
Is there a proper way to describe the handcrafted nature of the painting on this? It's raised up off the surface of the porcelain, so I'm wondering if I should call it enameled or not...
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Kind regards,
Wayne
Trying to Make a Difference - One Satisfied Customer at a Time....
(edited to correct sizes)
[ edited by TheFamilyBiz on Sep 22, 2003 07:01 PM ]
posted on September 22, 2003 06:59:37 PM new
back in 40s-50s,this is known as dragonware and very popular,most are blue not orange,search ebay you should find dragonware cup and saucer,teapot ,plates etc
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posted on September 22, 2003 07:08:06 PM new
Wayne, I've missed your spectactular pictures of the treasures you find. I figured since you've got your books you no longer needed the vendio posters opinions? lol Well, its good to see you putting back some pics. (You always find such nice things.)
posted on September 22, 2003 07:28:33 PM new
Thanks for the help, SW. Took a trip down eBay lane searching for Dragonware and uncovered a neat little secret this item was hiding from me...
What I thought was a problem with the thickness of the bottom of the cup was a big surprise...
Take a look:
It's a Geisha Lithopane... should make it more attractive for the collector, huh?
Wayne
Trying to Make a Difference - One Satisfied Customer at a Time....
posted on September 23, 2003 04:16:43 AM new
Your cup should do quite well. Lithopanes are popular.
Clivebarkerfan
Not to change the subject, but you should see the mid 19th century Satsuma sugar bowl (signed kinkosan) I found at the flea market a couple weeks ago. Bargain priced at $3. The flower and butterfly enameling is fantastic!
See, I never find that kind of stuff around here. The people around here gravitated toward Cordey lamps, victorian, and the like.
[ edited by clivebarkerfan on Sep 23, 2003 04:31 AM ]
Well, its good to see you putting back some pics. (You always find such nice things.)