I have inherited this set and not sure what to make of it . It has JAPAN on bottom of all
Is it worth anything please
Is it worth anything please
Japanese Tea Set
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It’s very pretty, but not terribly valuable, I’m afraid.
This is post-war generic export ware made in a European style and looks to be copied from a French (Versailles?) pattern. Imports to the US resumed in 1947 when Japan was re-building its economy and were required to be marked “(Made in) Occupied Japan” until 1949. From then the word “Occupied” could be dropped, although occupation didn’t come to an end until 1952.
You can usually pick up full sets (tea/coffee pot, sugar bowl, milk jug/creamer with four cups and saucers) for around $50. Yours is rather nice and might fetch a little more on a good day.
You're in the forum section for help with technical issues and a Mod may move this thread for you.
It’s very pretty, but not terribly valuable, I’m afraid.
This is post-war generic export ware made in a European style and looks to be copied from a French (Versailles?) pattern. Imports to the US resumed in 1947 when Japan was re-building its economy and were required to be marked “(Made in) Occupied Japan” until 1949. From then the word “Occupied” could be dropped, although occupation didn’t come to an end until 1952.
You can usually pick up full sets (tea/coffee pot, sugar bowl, milk jug/creamer with four cups and saucers) for around $50. Yours is rather nice and might fetch a little more on a good day.
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