Antique Noritake Hand Painted "Goldray" Gravy Boat with Attached Underplate. Measurements: 10-1/8" Length x 7-7/8" Width x 2-5/8" Height. Pattern Description: Art Deco, Smooth, White Background with Gold Trim & Verge. Made in Japan. Discontinued. Circa: 1918 - ? Maker's Mark: "M", for Morimura, in a wreath, crowned by "NORITAKE" and below, "Hand painted" and "Made in Japan". This mark was registered in 1918 and seems to have come in to used in the early 1920's when it was used until around 1940, in combination with pattern names and number, and also some rows mentioning that a patent for the decoration was applied for. Tentative date; 1920's. Condition: Excellent plus condition with no chips, cracks repairs, or crazing. No apparent utensil scratches or wear to gold decor. See photos.