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A covered Japanese dish from my Aunt Rose | China and Dinnerware225 of 1775 |  |  |
Posted 3 months ago
California…
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Any information about my little "melon covered sugar" dish would be appreciated! It has a little slot on the handle end that a spoon handle would fit through.
It is a precious gift from my old aunt Rose who does not remember where or when she received it. Just "a long time ago".
Was it originally part of a larger collection of items such as it is or ??
Thank you,
Carla in Long Beach, CA
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Japanese PotteryJapanese pottery, or toki, differs from Japanese porcelain in that it's mad…
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Hi Carla, didn't find your mark in Gotheborg's Japanese porcelain marks, but the addition of 'Made in Japan' suggests a date between 1921 and 1940, or after April 1952. If it's part of a set and someone recognizes the pattern, you may be able to get a valuation at Replacements.com. best Wishes, Jim
Thanks so much for the information Jim! I will certainly contact Replacements; they helped me add to a silver pattern years ago. Yours Sincerely, Carla