Up for sale is a beautiful, curated estate assortment of 10 vintage and antique fine porcelain and china tableware pieces. This mismatched collector lot features highly desirable historical patterns from prestigious manufacturers across France, England, and Japan (including Nippon-era Noritake and Lefton).
Lot Inventory & Specific Dimensions:
Antique Haviland & Co. Limoges Celery/Relish Dish: Measures approx. 8.5" L x 5" W x 1.25" H. Features a classic scalloped rim with heavy gold gilt handles. Rare double backstamp dates the porcelain blank to 1876–1889.
Antique Noritake "Rouen" Dinner Plate: Measures 9.5" in diameter. Features a striking multi-color central floral medallion and light blue border ring. Rare, hand-painted "NIPPON" backstamp dates this piece specifically between 1912 and 1921.
Antique Noritake "Azalea" 3-Footed Whipped Cream Bowl: Measures 4.5" in diameter x 2" H. Features the early, authentic "Rising Sun" Nippon backstamp (dates 1911–1921).
Vintage Noritake "Azalea" Underplate Saucer: Measures 5.5" in diameter. Intentionally unmarked companion underplate to the footed cream bowl.
Mid-Century Lefton China "Pink Dogwood" Small Bowl: Measures 4.75" diameter x 1" H. Features pristine gold underglaze stamps and retains the original red-and-gold Lefton foil paper sticker.Vintage Noritake "Adagio" Salad Plate: Measures 8.25" in diameter. Elegant late 1970s/1980s pattern with crisp platinum trim border.
1930s Japanese Lusterware Windmill Plate: Measures 6" in diameter (Bread & Butter size). Hand-painted scenic sunset motif with a distinct orange lusterware border ring.
Unmarked Japanese "Eggshell" Geisha Girl Plate: Measures approx. 6" in diameter. Extremely thin, lightweight translucent porcelain featuring a traditional kimono-clad multi-figure dance scene.
Pre-WWII Japanese Moriage Floral Tea Saucer: Measures 5.5" in diameter. Features a central cup well ring, hand-painted rose, and raised white enameled wheat stalks. Stamped "Made in Japan."
Miniature Japanese Export Floral Accent Saucer: Tiny accessory dish measuring just 3" in diameter x 0.75" H, featuring a hand-painted chrysanthemum and songbird. Unmarked.
Condition Report:T
his estate lot is generally in remarkably clean, well-preserved vintage condition. Please read the specific wear details below before purchasing:
Excellent Pieces:
The Noritake Rouen, Noritake Adagio, Noritake Azalea bowl/underplate, Lefton Dogwood bowl, Moriage saucer, and Geisha plate are all free of chips, cracks, or underglaze crazing.
Gold Wear: The 1880s Haviland Limoges celery dish features beautiful, clean glaze with NO chips or cracks, but displays typical age-appropriate rubbing/wear on the gold gilt handles from historical use.
Windmill Plate Flaw: The lusterware windmill plate is free of chips on the front side but has a 2-inch faint yellowish hairline stress crack visible on the back side running directly through the maker's stamp. (Note: Display only; do not use for hot food).
Miniature Saucer Flaw: The tiny 3-inch bird saucer has multiple chips visible along the upper scalloped rim.