Ultra-rare New Old Stock (NOS) shipyard nameplate from Funago Shipbuilding, dating between 1932-1943 (Tokyo City era). A pristine, unstamped blank with no mounting holes or serial numbers. Features stunning brass and black enamel typography. A museum-grade artifact representing Japan's pre-war industrial and maritime heritage.


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For buyers outside the US: Shipping is DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid). Customs duties, import taxes, or handling fees may be charged by your local customs office and are the buyer’s responsibility.

Description

Grade: Vintage condition 
New Old Stock (NOS). In pristine, unmounted, and unstamped condition—the highest possible grade for a vintage industrial artifact of this era.

Appearance of the item

  • Some Scuff as photos.
  • Some Scratch as photos.
  • Some the sign of use as photos.
  • Some damage as photos.
  • Some deterioration over time as photos.
  • Some peeling paint as photos.

Please check on the photos for detailed condition of the product.

Item Size & Weight

Length 7cm / 2.76in 
Width 4.8cm / 1.89in 
Height 0.5cm / 0.20in 
Weight 9g / 0.32oz

This is an exceptional pre-war maritime relic: an unused shipyard nameplate from Funago Shipbuilding, dating back to the "Tokyo City" era (pre-1943). It features the historical address "Tokyo City, Katsushika Ward, (東京市葛飾區上平井町)" a designation that no longer exists, making it a critical primary source for industrial history. As New Old Stock (NOS), this plate was never riveted or stamped with a serial number, preserving its original factory-sharp edges and pristine enamel finish—quality rarely seen in salvaged maritime items. The bold, early Showa-era typography and solid metal construction make it an elite display piece for collectors of nautical antiques and Japanese industrial heritage.


[Note on Dating]

The dating of this item is based on our independent research and visual analysis of its manufacturing techniques. It has not been formally appraised by an external institution. Please judge the condition and details through the provided photos.

This is a museum-worthy specimen for collectors of early industrial design or pre-war Japanese history. The natural patina adds an undeniable aura of authenticity that only a century of history can provide.


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