Noritake Nippon Toki Kaisha 1937 Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, Japan This hotel (along with its furniture and china) was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It opened in 1922, and it was demolished in 1968. Mark supplied by eBay Seller (jeneene)	Porcelain SK Tokyo Nippon with RC 1912 Registered Mark in Green at base addition Found on a part teaset for 2 on a tray.

Blue 1902 For Export This is the original Maruki Mark which can be dated back to advertising material from 1902	Royal Sometuke 1906 in bright blue Marked "NIPPON"	Royal Sometuke 1906 in bright blue (Sicily Pattern) Sometuke means "Blue"	Registered 1908 Reg. No.0033949 Applied for: 22/08/1908 Reg: Date 10/10/1908 Royal Crockery Quality China. the symbol , symbolized the intention to excecute a balanced management

Blue 1906 For Export Maruki Mark with the words "NIPPON" only, for Export Market to the UK and USA	Registered 1908 London England Variation 1	Registered 1908 London England Variation 2	Registered 1908 London England Variation 3

Registered 1908 London England Variation 4	Red Mark - Registered 1908 London England Variation 5	Green Mark - Registered 1908 London England Variation 6	Registered 1908 London England Variation 7

Registered 1908 London England Variation 8	Registered 1908 London England Variation 9	Registered 1908 London England Variation 10	Registered 1908 London England Variation 11

Registered 1908 London England Variation 12	Registered 1908 London England Variation 13	Light Blue Mark - Registered 1911 London England Variation 14

Blue Mark - Registered 1911 Japan Variation 1	Dark Green Mark - Registered 1911 Japan Variation 2	Light Green Mark - Registered 1911 Japan Variation 3	Green Maruki Mark 1908 Note: No mention of Japan Export Market Variation 4

Red Mark - Registered 1911 Japan Variation 5

Blue RC 1906 (First Used) RC Reg Japan on the 30th of May 1911 (Registration was approved) RC stands for "Royal Crockery" Mark was used on goods for export	Green RC 1906 (First Used) RC Reg Japan on the 30th of May 1911 (Registration was approved) RC stands for "Royal Crockery" Mark was used on goods for export	1911 Red & Green RC Nippon Export To USA	Pale Blue 1916 Referred to as Sunrise Mark - or Rising Sun For Export

Blue 1910 - 1911 Morimura Bros	Green 1910 - 1911 Morimura Bros	Red 1910 - 1911 Morimura Bros	Gold 1910 - 1911 Morimura Bros

NIPPONTOKI RC NAGOYA 1911 If you have a copy of this image and would like to share please email us with a high resolution image thank you		Hand Painted (Spokes or Straight Sticks Mark) NIPPON1911 If you have a copy of this image and would like to share please email us with a high resolution image thank you
NIPPONTOKI RC NAGOYA 1911 Used on Goods for Export Market	Magenta RC 1906 RC Reg Japan on the 30th of May 1911 (Registration was approved) RC stands for "Royal Crockery" Mark was used on goods for export	Hand Painted (Spokes or Straight Sticks Mark) NIPPON1911 Note: According to Noritake 'the symobl consists of a circle and spokes (It is not a calligraphy meaning "Tree') In some cases the spokes touched the circle'	Blue 1911 Green 1911 Also at bottom Red 1911 with W Pickard Hand Painted China with 'Paper Label' and red stamp Noritake Nippon For Export to the USA as blanks. Were later hand painted in Studios (eg: W Pickards) and other Arts & Craft Studios during the Arts and Crafts Era (USA) Note: Pieces with this mark sometimes carry additional markings, such as the (1911 Reg 'M' in the Wreath Mark either in 'Green, Red or Blue and may have as present paper labels of other company names') Thanks to Aimi’s Collectibles for image

Green 1911 For Export as blanks for later hand painted in Studios Arts & Craft Era (USA) Note: Pieces with this mark sometimes carry additional markings, such as the (1911 Reg 'M' in the Wreath Mark either in 'Green or Blue')	Pale Blue Maruki Mark 1912 Export UK & Europe Markets	Green 1912 RC Noritake Nippon Toki Kaisha Note: According to Noritake, This mark was mainly used on fancy items, tea set and coffee sets. It was used continuously even after 1914 when the dinner set was complted. Printed 'Mainly in green and maroon and occasional, in blue' This mark was used on goods for the domestic market	Maroon 1912 RC Noritake Nippon Toki Kaisha Note: According to Noritake, This mark was mainly used on fancy items, tea set and coffee sets. It was used continuously even after 1914 when the dinner set was complted. Printed 'Mainly in green and maroon and occasional, in blue' This mark was used on goods for the domestic market

		CHIKARAMACHI (MARUKI SYMBOL) MADE IN JAPAN
RC NORITAKE NIPPON TOKI KAISHA 1912 For use in in the Domestic Market	Noritake Nippon 1912 Printing in Green and Maroon 'M' inside the Wreath	CHIKARAMACHI (MARUKI SYMBOL) MADE IN JAPAN 1912 If you have a copy of this image and would like to share please email us with a high resolution image thank you	1914 Noritake Sedan Handpained Nippon backstamp used on the No. 1 Dinner set pattern which was completed first time in Japan (Patern No D1441, pattern name Sedan)

Reg 1912 All in Pale Green Note: Handpainted Nippon Note: NO Japanese Characters and Numbers at base	Reg 1912 All in Pale Green NORITAKE NIPPON ONLY WITH M INSIDE OF WREATH Note: NOHANDPAINTED Unknown date of registration.	Reg 1912 All in Pale Green NORITAKE 'M' inside of Wreath with NIPPON and Note: Japanese Characters and Numbers at base Numbers indicate Pattern Number	Green 1916 (MIJ Transitional Period) Noritake (Letter M) Japan

Noritake HOWO MADE IN JAPAN 1916 All Blue Stamp	Green 1916 (MIJ Transitional Period) Noritake (Letter M) Japan Mark is forerunner to Cherry Blossom Mark	Pale Green 1918 Transitional from Nippon Era to Deco Era. Mark can be found in Blue, Green and Red. Noritake M in Wreath Hand Painted Made in Japan	Blue 1918 to 1921 Hand Painted Nippon - Made In Japan Transitional Period Maruki Mark is similar to Pale Blue 1912 Handpainted Nippon Mark above

Red around 1918 - 21 (deco period) Noritake M in Wreath Hand Painted Note: Japan	Red around 1918 - 21 (deco period) Noritake M in Wreath Note: Japan	Green around 1918 - 21 (deco period) Noritake M in Wreath Note: Japan

Kokura Japan 1920 Backstamp used on white porcelain produced after the inauguration of Toyo Toki present day Toto Limted Also found with Made In Japan.	Hand Pinted M in Wreath Japan Printed in Vermillion for the Export Market	Circa 1921 All in Bright Blue NORITAKE 'M' inside of Wreath with words MADE IN JAPAN IN CAPITALS Note: This is the "FAMILY CREST OF MORIMURA WITH HANGING WISTERIA"	Green Registered Japan betweeb 1921 - 24 (deco period) Noritake M in Wreath Made in Japan 16 Variants of this mark Source Early Noritake (Aimee Neff Alden) (Various Colours)

Red & Yellow 1921/24 Noritake M 'MIJ' Navarre Pattern The period begining pattern names below the back stamp with bellflowers known as 'kikyo'. (Variety of Patterns)	Variation - Red & Yellow 1921/24 Noritake M 'MIJ' Navarre Pattern The period begining pattern names below the back stamp with bellflowers known as 'kikyo'. (Variety of Patterns)	Variation - Red & Yellow 1921/24 Noritake M 'MIJ' Navarre Pattern The period begining pattern names below the back stamp with bellflowers known as 'kikyo'. (Variety of Patterns)	1921/1924 Period Azalea Pattern Green Mark with letter 'M' in Wreath and Japanese Characters Number reads 19322 1925/1933 Red Azalea Pattern Mark with Japanese Characters with number 19322 Noritake Azalea 1934/1941 Red Mark with Azalea Patt and Numbers 19322, 252622.

Red ???? Known as Cherry Blossom Mark Pieces may have been sub-contracted to independent companies For the USA Market (Variety of Patterns) It is interesting that this Mark only has the word JAPAN, not made in Japan as is seen on other Marks in this style. When we find an exact date we will update this information.	Green 1924 Known as Cherry Blossom Mark sub-contracted to independent companies For the USA Market (Variety of Patterns)	Red Cherry Blossom 1925 Made In Japan, for the export market A revamp of the 1916 to 1920 early cherry blossom mark.	Blue Cherry Blossom 1925 Made In Japan, for the export market A revamp of the 1916 to 1920 early cherry blossom mark.

		Japanese Kanji Characters with RC Toy Symobl Noritake Nippon toki Kaisha Mark Note: If you have a copy of this image and would like to share please email us with a high resolution image thank you
Pale Green Noritake 1925 (Letter 'M') inside 5 M Cherry Style Blossom (M standing for Morimura Bros) (below) Pale Blue 1925 (in use mark) Noritake Made In Japan	RC JAPAN 1926 (GREEN) Mark Registered 1926 Noritake State, The backstamp was registered in Bombay India. R.C. stands for the intial of "Royal Crockery" (quality china). Made in Japan was printed in some cases but not in the othe case. It is said that laurel was added because it was to simple with R.C. only. For the export market. Mark Also found in RED/MAROON/BLUE This mark also at this time had the words MADE IN JAPAN as appears in the Red & Blue Versions Note: this mark was reused during the late 1950's and 1960's and followed several variations.	RC Noritake Nippon Toki Kaisha Green 1927 Used on products to commemorate the visit to the Nagoya facotry by the Show Emperor For the Domestic Market

CHIKARAMACHI Red 1928 Hand Paind Made in Japan, used on products produced at the nearby CHIKARAMACHI factory branch, later to become (Hinode Shokai) Used during the Morimura Gumi Period ended 1946	CHIKARAMACHI Green 1928 Made in Japan, used on products produced at the nearby CHIKARAMACHI factory branch, later to become (Hinode Shokai) Used during the Morimura Gumi Period ended 1946	CHIKARAMACHI Black 1928 Made in Japan, used on products produced at the nearby CHIKARAMACHI factory branch, later to become (Hinode Shokai) Used during the Morimura Gumi Period ended 1946 There was also a black version for the UK MARKET WHICH HAD THE WORDS FOREIGN, INSTEAD OF Made in Japan	CHIKARAMACHI Red 1928 Made in Japan, used on products produced at the nearby CHIKARAMACHI factory branch, later to become (Hinode Shokai) Used during the Morimura Gumi Period ended 1946

Noritake China 1930 HANDPAINTED JAPAN For export, First use of Noritake China with letter M.	GASTONIA, 1930. Originally distributed in Australia, circa 1930, First appearance of a patent application for the mold or shape of an actual piece. All in Gold	Blue Shield with letter M and the workds in capitals NORITAKE CHINA JAPAN ENID Pattern 1930. For Export to the USA circa 1930 Also found in Red Sheild in Ainslee Pattern	1930 Used on Japanese style tableware and stands for Noritake. For Japanese Domestic Market

Pattern #D175 Circa 1930 According to Noritake, was sold from 1912 but its trademark was registered on July 10 1930. this is the first backstamp with a record long life. For the Export Market	1931 GOLD Pea Straw MARK on with background Noritake China Japan Comes in Green and yellow, bright blue and yellow , pale pink and yellow and peach and yellow 1931 Note 'M' at top of crest (Variety of Patterns)	Green & Yellow Pea Straw 1931 Noritake IVORY China M in top of crest possible exported mainly to North America. (Variety of Patterns)	Pink & Yellow Pea Straw 1931 Noritake China Note 'M' in top of crest (Variety of Patterns)

Version 1 Version 2
Blue & Yellow 1931 Noritake China Note 'Maruki or Tree Crest' in top of crest possible exported mainly to mostly in Australia. (Variety of Patterns) - - - - - - Version 2 Noritake Service China with letter M in the top of the crest instead of Maruki Symbol	1932 Noritake Nitto First mark used for Noritake Nitto Ware for Japanese Domestic Market	1932 Noritake Special Products Used for the Japanese Domestic Market	1932 Nitto Mark indicating Nitto Used for the Japanese Domestic Market

			- - - - - - Courtesy R. Fraser. UK
1932 Nitto Variation of Previous Nitto Mark Used for the Japanese Domestic Market	1932 Nitto Used on Japanese style tableware with thick body Used for the Japanese Domestic Market	1932 Nitto Cackstmap printed in blue and vermillion colours Used for the Japanese Domestic Market	1933 "M" EXPORT MAINLY FOR USA MARKET Registered 1933 (Variety of Patterns) - - - - - - Recently Discovered New Mark 29.10.2007 1933 Noritake Foreign found on cake plate with lugged handles Note has the same arabesque as the M in the wreath mark above. Note also the blue swirls that go around the other area of the mark. Has the Maruki in the Centre. Was used on expoert wares to the UK Market exclusively

1933 Noritake China Combination of the inverted hanging wistera (clan symbol of the Morimura Family and Noritake China M Japan. There are several variations of this mark, it can be found in Gold with Made In Japan, with the ® Symbol. See following examples. All markes were used on export wares.	1933 "M" EXPORT MAINLY FOR USA MARKET Registered 1933 (Variety of Patterns) this particular backmark was used up till 1953	1933 "M" EXPORT MARKET Registered 1933 (Variety of Patterns)	1933 "M" FOR USA MARKET Found in Green background and Yellow wreath, has small bow at base of wreath, with the word Japan under bow. The sheild has the tassles on either side known as 'kikyo' appear as small bell flowers. This mark can be found on a number of different patterns.

1933 NT NT "Nippon Toki" For Export Market	1933 MMC Made in Japan For Export Market	1933 Hand Painted Hand Painted with Mt Fuji at base MADE IN JAPAN For Export Market	1933 Used on Dinner settings which were made of Bone China. Royale meant "QUALITY". (Variety of Patterns)

Green 1933 Maruki inside of Wreath Made in Japan EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA MARKET (Variety of Patterns)	Green 1933 Maruki inside of Wreath NOTE: NO REFERENCE TO 'Made in Japan' EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA MARKET (Variety of Patterns)	Red 1933 Maruki inside of Wreath Made in Japan for export EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA MARKET (Variety of Patterns)	Gold 1933 Maruki inside of Wreath Made in Japan for export EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA MARKET (Variety of Patterns)

			When the backmark becomes avaiable with the RC Star Made in Japan on it we will add this one
1934 Princess China Japan for Export Same as the Embassy China 1934, this backstamp was used on the Baroque type 32-piece dinner set for U.S.A. and the painting was made by Hindoe shokai at CHIKARAMACHI Factory	Red Azalea Patt 1934 Used on Special Orders for the USA LARKIN COMPANY backmark displays 5 & 6 digit US Pat No's Note: There are 4 variations of backmarks for Azalea pattern	RC STAR 1934 This version of RC Star mark is for the Domestic Market. There are a range of shapes and patterns with this mark on it. There are 2 versions of this mark, this one and one with the words at base Made in Japan. RC Star and RC Star Made in Japan are both 1934	1934 RC STAR This version has Made in Japan at the Bottom of the Star This version for Export Market

1934 Embassy China Japan for Export Same as the Pricess China 1933, this backstamp was used on the Baroque type 32-piece dinner set for U.S.A. and the painting was made by Hindoe shokai at CHIKARAMACHI Factory	Noritake Azalea 1934 Reddish Brown Mark Mark used on the "Azalea" Pattern line for special orders from the Larkin Co. U.S.A. The Azalea Pattern is one of Noritake most famous patterns. There are 4 Known Versions of the Noritake Azalea Pattern Backmark.	RC Bone China 1935 Found in the Australian Market Zone on Cabinet Wares	NT Blue Mark 1935 NT Stands for Nippon Toki Made in Japan Used on Utility Items For the export Market

1935 Noritake China Japan Note: There is also a version which says HANDPAINTED JAPAN. For export ( Found on a wide range of Patterns)	Red 1935 Maruki inside of Wreath Note: No Made in Japan. for export found mostly in Australia & New Zealand(Variety of Patterns)	Green 1935 Maruki inside of Wreath Note: No Made in Japan. for export found mostly in Australia & New Zealand (Variety of Patterns)	1935 Bone China Nippon Toki Kaisha No reference to Japan, No reference also to Noritake or regisered mark. This mark was used on serveral different items.

Noritake China Nippon Toki Kaisha 1935 Domestic Mark one of 3 Versions	Noritake China Nippon Toki Kaisha 1935 Domestic Mark one of 3 Versions	Noritake China Nippon Toki Kaisha 1935 Domestic Mark one of 3 Versions	Pale Green 1935 Design Pat Notified June 1, 1935 and later Trademarked by Nippon Toki, present day Noritake

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MC 1935 Blue Country of Origin not mentioned. Used on China shipped to India and Indonesia MC Stands for "Morimura China". MC 1935 Red with 'Made In Japan at base'	1935 RC Green Country of Origin not mentioned. Export to various countries, possibly to then 'Sterling Zones' eg: Canada, Australia, NZ, South Africia etc.	IC 1935 Made in Japan Stands for Imperial China Used on China shipped to India and Indonesia	KC 1935 KC Stands for Kokura China which were manufactured by Toyo Toki at the initial stage of their operation. Used on China shipped to India and Indonesia

IF YOU HAVE THIS MARK PLEASE Email a copy, with thanks	Swetco Version 1 Swetco Version 2 Version 3 Fan Shape (Date of registration unknown) Swetco Version 2
Bone China 1935 - Nippon Toki Kaisha Application to design patent was notified on June 1 1935. The back stamp was used on bone china products.	SWETCO 1935 SWETCO MARK was application to design patent in June 1935 and later registered by Nippon Toki Kaisha now Present Noritake Co, Japan	Gold Mark #D175 Pattern 1935 For Export. Japanese Kanji appear at base.	New 1935 Green Mark This has recently been confirmed as a new Australian Backmark Acknowledgement by K Suzuki November 2005 Recently Discovered Red Mark found on tea setting

Noritake Nippon Toki Kaisha 1935 Application to design patent was notified on June 1 1935. For Domestic Market	Noritake ART Bone China 1935 Japan, Backstamp used on the ornaments made of bone china for Export Market The backstamp is usually black and is found on various shades of porcelain. See Blue background as example.

Noritake Bone China Japan 1935 Yellow internal coloured Sheild with Crown and green leaves with branches to each side. This mark is often found in Australian Market Zone on high end/quality Cabinet Wares Export Market Variation One	Noritake China Japan 1935 Note Mark found in Australin Market Zone on utility ware. Variation Two	Noritake Bone China Hand Painted Japan 1935 Note Mark found in Australin Market Zone on utility ware. Variation Three

1940 Noritake Art China It's suggested that mark was used on hand craft ornaments.	Version (1) 1940 Bone China Nippon Toki Kaisha For use in the Domestic Market Version 2 Noritake China with Maruki inside the Wreath marked - Made in Japan for Export Market	1940 bone China Nippon Toki Kaisha Aladdin Lamp Mark with Wreath For use in the Domestic Market	1940 Bone China N.T.K. JAPAN N.T.K. Stands for Nippon Toki Kaisha, this mark found on miniture vases

1940 Bone China N T K Note: the letters NTK refer to NIPPON TOKI KAISHA For use in the Domestic Market	Reddish Brown Bone China 1940 - Nippon TOKI KAISHA This mark appears with the Maruki Mark in the centre, and has Laurel leaves on either side of the Maruki mark and is tied together with a ribbon. There is no reference to Japan.	Black Bone China 1940 - Nippon TOKI KAISHA This mark appears with the Maruki Mark in the centre, and has Laurel leaves on either side of the Maruki mark and is tied together with a ribbon. There is no reference to Japan.	Gold Bone China 1940 - Nippon TOKI KAISHA This mark appears with the Maruki Mark in the centre, and has Laurel leaves on either side of the Maruki mark and is tied together with a ribbon. There is no reference to Japan.

1940 Noritake 'N' Japan This mark may date to the same period 1940 as the Noritake Imperial China mark, next line down, THAT WAS RIGSTERED IN 1940.	1940 Red Text, Green Wreath, Yellow background in banner Note: this mark does have the crown and 'm' inside of it.  There are several variations of the top with and without crest marks	1940 ALL RED  Note: this mark does have a crown on top of banner AND THEIR IS A 'M' inside of it There are several variations of the top with and without crest marks	1940 Red Text, Green Wreath, Yellow background in banner Note: this mark does not have a crown on top of banner, there are several variations of the top with and without crest marks

Noritake China 1940 Maruki Mark to centre of wreath Made In Japan Export Market Note: There is also a version of this mark which is for the Domestic Market, and it has the words Bone China Nippon Toki Kaisha appearing at base this also dates 1940	1940 Noritake Imperial China Japan Aimee Neff Alden suggests 'this may dates mark MM-44 (previous mark), THAT WAS RIGSTERED IN 1940. 1st use of letter 'N'. (Aimee Neff Alden MM-37)	1944 Commemorative 40th Anniversay mark found in the colour pink. Used on Souvenir ware, for the Domestic Market	Noritake Azalea 1934/1941 Red Mark with Azalea Patt and Numbers 19322, 252622.

			Noritake Oven China Guaranteed Heat Proof product range can be found in Green, Pale Blue, Yellow and Maroon Colours.
1941 Noritake Oven China Guaranteed Heat Proof Japan Produced for the AU/NZ Markets Pre-War - Mark is found in Dark Green Recently Discovered	1941 Noritake Oven China Guaranteed Heat Proof Foreign Produced for the UK/EU Markets Pre-War - Mark is found in Dark Green Recently Discovered	1941 Noritake Oven China Guaranteed Heat Proof U.S.A QMC Produced for the US Army Quartermaster Corp - Pre-War - Mark is found in Dark Green Recently Discovered

Noritake bone China 1946 Nippon Toki Kaisha Mark No Reference to Japan, the letter 'e' has an accent over it. Appears the same as all 3 images in this line	1946 Noritake Bone China Nippon Toki Kaisha (Domestic Market Aladdin Lamp and Wreath Mark	1946 Noritake Nippon Toki Note: No Kaisha or Japan	1947-48 Noritake Nippon Toki Japan Gold Paper Label also attached with Bone China. Note: No Kaisha, however word Japan appears. Used on decorative ornaments.

Variation 1 Rose China 1946 Note: No Japan Variation 2 Rose China JAPAN 1946 Trademark "Rose China" was used for a short period of time until NTK (now present day Noritake Co) were able to restore quality controls that existed prior to the ware in the Pacific. Mark used on Export Wares	Rose China Made in Occupied Japan 1946 - 1952 As previous mark, but was used till around 1952 till the end of the Occupied Period. Mark used on Export Wares	Noritake Nitto 1946 Back stamp used for Japanese style table ware. It was printed in vermilion color or light blue. This mark stand for Noritake on the top and on the bottom it stands for Nitto. This mark was used for the domestic market.	Nitto 1947 This mark stands for Nitto and was used on tableware for the Japanese Domestic Market.

1947 Noritake Made in Japan Note: Maruki in top crest This mark is also referred to as the "spoke-in-scroll' mark, Version (1) Text in black, external leaves in pale blue and Arabesque pattern in orange, Version (2) pale green	1947 Noritake Nippon Toki Kaisha Note: Maruki in top crest, with Text in black, external leaves in pale blue and Arabesque pattern in orange This mark is also referred to as the "spoke-in-scroll' mark Both Marks were produced during 1947 and were for the Domestic Market. Note: Nippon Toki Kaisha represented "Domestic Market" useage	1947 Noritake Made in Occupied Japan Used in 1947, however unknown if used after this date.	1949 - 1950 Noritake Made in Occupied Japan Note: Maruki in top crest, Text in black, external leaves in pale blue and Arabesque pattern in orange This mark is also referred to as the "spoke-in-scroll' mark

Note: Version has Accent over the letter é and the Maruki Symbol in the top of the Crest, whilst the mark below with the same pattern details is missing the accent over the letter 'e' and the Maruki is replaced with the captial letter 'N'. The version below is dated 1952.
1949 Noritake Text in black, external leaves in pale blue and Arabesque pattern in orange with Maruki Mark in crest. JAPAN in Capitals Only with pattern number Violette Mark discussed with Noritake Australia and it is suggested that this mark dates 1949, due to the Unusual shape of the word 'JAPAN' which appears to have been manually placed on the item, including the pattern number and pattern name. (Source S Yeend Noritake Australia Pty Ltd)	1949 Noritake Maruki Mark Nippon Toki Kaisha. A most unusual mark which was found on an egg cup	Magenta 1949 - 1950 Noritake Maruki Mark Made in Occupied Japan	1949 Souvenir Red Maruki Mark Nippon Toki Kaisha Used on Souvenir Items

1949 Vermillion Colour Noritaké (accent on the letter 'e') Nippon Toki Kaisha	1949 Vermillion and 1949 Green Maruki Marks Noritake Japan in Text Only	1949 Maruki Mark Gold Backmark applied for in 1946, approved 1949 Note text: 'Nippon Toki Kaisha' meaning 'Japan's Finest China' Note: No reference to Japan	1949 Vermillion Maruki Mark Noritake Made in Japan. Printed in Green, Blue and Vermillion colours NOTE: There is no ACCENT ON THE LETTER 'e' in Noritake POST WAR MARK for UK Markets

RC 1949 Nippon Toki Kaisha Note: No reference to Noritake nor Japan	RC 1949 Note: No reference to Nippon Toki Kaisha, Noritake nor Japan, Mark Found in Australia	1949 - 1950 Noritake China Made in Occupied Japan Note: This mark is known to have been produced on wares in 2 colours Gold and the tradtional multi colour. Both marks appear Noritake China (M in Wreath) Made in Occupied Japan	1949 - 1950 Noritake China Made in Occupied Japan This is the tradtional multi colour of Blue - Yellow and Black.

                    1950's

1950 NITTO WARE by Noritake Japan Version One. For Export There are 2 Versions of this mark, one as presented and other has the words MADE IN JAPAN	1950 NITTO WARE Made in Japan Version Two. For Export	1951 Noritake Import Mark with Maruki symbol, colours vermillion and green used on exports to the United Kindgom Post War Pacific Country of Origin not required for english market at this time Courtesy S Anderson - Oscar Browns Antiques - Victoria.	1951 Vermillion Coloured Maruki Symbol Products with this mark were used for the Japanese Domestic Market

1951 1951 Noritake - Nippon Toki Kaisha Beige and Brown Scroll on Ivory BACKGROUND Black Lettering. Found on many PatternsFound on many Patterns Mark Used for Japanese Domestic Market	1952 was used till Mid 1950's Noritake N - In - Scroll Japan Found on a range of patterns Norma Pattern Production from 1952 - 1957	1952 Albion China Although the backstamp was registered by Noritake. Yamaguchi Pottery manufucatured the products which were shipped mainly to P.X. Markets. Albion is the old name of England. Version Two is the Vermillion Mark	1953 Noritake China (N in Wreath) Japan The letter M was no longer used, and was replaced with the letter "N", of "NIPPON TOKI", in 1953. Letters of Noritake China were printed in black laurel leaves in blue, ribbon in orange or in some case for domestic marks in gold (gold stamp or gold decal) both for export and domestic marks. Has no ® at base of Ribbon on both Gold and coloured versions

1953 Bone China Nippon Toki Kaisha Japan Note: Backmark used on Ornaments made of bone china. For the Japanese Domestic Market	Red - 1954 NORITAKE Foreign No reference to JAPAN Shipped to England, was used as much as Noritake Import Stamp of 1951. (Use on a wide variety of patterns)	Green - 1954 NORITAKE Foreign No reference to JAPAN Shipped to England, was used as much as Noritake Import Stamp of 1951. (Use on a wide variety of patterns)	Gold - 1954 50th Anniversary of Factory Stamp NORITAKE Foreign No reference to JAPAN Shipped to England, was used as much as Noritake Import Stamp of 1951. (Use on a wide variety of patterns)

Noritake- Nippon Toki Kashia - 1955 Printed in Maroon Also Found in a Light Blue Version (Variety of Patterns including cabinet wares)	1955 Noritake Fine China Japan Note: Backstamp used for the white porcelain (new fine china) coated with soft glase which was developed around 1954 Version 2 of the Noritake Fine China Japan Mark with Gold, Brown and Pale Grey text, pictured is Lindley Pattern	1956 RC JAPAN used on all future second grade products. this mark has many variations and the dates of registration vary. Marks with Nippon Toki Kaisha Japan were destined for the Japanese Domestic Market, whilst items marked RC Japan were for Export. Items with these marks need to be researched by pattern date where possible to determine date of production of pattern.	Pre - 1950-1955 RC Nippon Toki Kaisha No reference to Japan this mark later registered and used in PALE GREEN ONLY 1956 and onward marks This mark can be found in 3 colours Pale Green, Redish Brown and Gold

			(Registered 1959 - in use since 1950)
RC Pale Green - 1956 - 60 Note: the use of the words Nippon Toki Kaisha JAPAN RC 1st Used 1914 (Variety of Patterns)	1958Francisan Cosmopolitan China Mark used on products supplied under O.E.M to Gladding McBean, a china maker in the USA. Mark was used till around 1960. It is also marked NTK meaning Nippon Toki Kaisha.	1956 - 1960 RC JAPAN Green & Gold Centre RC Number pattern 276 first produced 1957 end of production 1964 marketed via the American Military Market Stationed In Japan (Post Exchange) Mark used on a variety of Patterns	1959 Rose China (N) Japan The Letter 'N' in the Wreath Mark stood for Nitto Trading. Nitto Trading was a subsidary company of the Noritake Company which handled sub-contacted work. Mark used by Nitto for export dinnerware. Bodies (Unpainted Blanks) were supplied by Yamago Pottery. Transfer and painting were made by Fuji Pottery. Used on many patterns. Marks Pictured: Nancy - Rose China (Japan) #3402 from 1950 till 1958 Fairport #252 from 1958 till 1962 for PX Market

1959 RC Japan by Noritake For Export	1959 Noritake élégance Japan Used on Items for the Export Market

                    1960's

1961 Franciscan Porcelain Mark used on products supplied under O.E.M to Gladding McBean, boy was made of Ivory China. Full production started in the wake of the merchandise groups. Used till 1964. It is also marked NTK meaning Nippon Toki Kaisha.	1961 Noritake Melamine Ware Mark Commenced production in 1961. Patent Information App date 1975/03/15 App number S50-030169 Reg date 1981/07/31 Reg number 1473530	1961 Noritake Con'n'Serve China Japan Detergent Proof Cook'n'Serve was the original casual dinnerware product range, it was used on a range of products, most famous is the Wild Ivy Pattern Number 102. This backstamp was used on Noritake's white porcelain and was finished with the underglaze technique.	1962 Noritake Ivory china Blue Mark There are 2 colours in this backmark, one being black for the upper glaze products while the blue was for the 'sink-in-paint' technique. Patent Information App number S50-030168 App date 1975/03/15 Reg number 1473529 Reg date 1981/07/31 Date of entry into force of prior right 1975/03/15

1963 Noritake Casual China This mark replaced the Noritake Cook'n'Serve Series and was used till 1968	1963 This backstamp was used maily on dinner ware items, made of white porcelain before it was changed to simple black colour in 1968. (See mark below). Noritake was printed in black, laurel leaves in blue and the ribbon and the inner circle were printed in orange, and the letter "N" was printed in white with black accent. (This mark was used on wide dinner ware patterns)	1965 Noritake Progression China Japan Note: Backstamp used on the products develped as reinforced heat resistant porcelain. the products were strong against mechanical and thermal impacts anmd best fit as tableware for use with the oven. the stamp was used up to 1983 (Used on a wide variety of patterns)	1966 RC PROGRESSION CHINA Japan This backstamp was used on second grade bodies for the Progression china till 1983. This backmark was printed solely in pale green as pictured.

1966 Royal Ceramics - RC Known to have been used during 1960 to 1970. This mark appears on many patterns of tableware. Note: the use of the word NORITAKE has been replaced with the word ROYAL CERAMICS. Letters RC and JAPAN appear inside of Wreath. RC Panel has lines going through beige background. RC 1st Used 1914 (Variety of Patterns)	1967 Noritake Bone China ® Japan This backstamp is used widely on the dinnerware, ornaments, etc made of bone china mark used till later 1990's (mark is a gold decal) Blue Nippon Toki Kaisha Mark represents (Domestic Mark same year)	1968 Noritake Okura Japan This backstamp was used on the produced Okura for the US markets with the support of the brand name Noritake For Export	1968 Nittoroyal RC Japan There are 2 versions of RC Nittoroyal and RC Nittoroyal (Pictured) both marks were used till 1982. Both appear in a Pale Green Both were used on Export Wares

1968 to present Noritake Black & White ® Stamped Japan (Used on a Variety of Patterns) Ribbon at base	1969 Black Label Younger Image Noritake This mark was used till 1977.

                    1970's

1970 Noritake Expression China Made of ivory china and painted with cause designes till 1977 For Export markets	1970 Contemporary Fine China by Noritake mark used on patterns for mass production For Export markets	1970 Nitto Genuine Stoneware First mark used on Noritake Nitto Stone Ware. For Domestic Japanese and Export markets	1971 NITTOCRAFT Mark used on products exported to Canada Produced by Ide Pottery (present day Noritake Ide) and Noritake For Export markets

1970 Noritake Folkstone Genuine Stoneware used for intial stoneware products, was Dishwasher safe, with Japan Mark Domestic Japanese markets	1971 Noritake Celandon Used on green body china which was produced by adding green stain to the white porcelain For Domestic Japanese	1971 Nittoroyal Ivory RC Japan Mark used on second grade ivory china. For Export market	1971 Noritake Primastone 2 Versions of the mark Mark used on the refined dinner ware stoneware range For Export market

1972 Noritake Craftone mark used on earthenware produced by Noritake Ide. finsihed with under-glaze. For Export market	1972 Noritake Craftone Mark used on wares for the Japanese Domestic Market For Japanese Domestic market	1972 Noritake Hawaiian Holidays Yournger Image Produced on produceds with a design of Hawaian Isanads. Was 2nd series of Younger Image. Mark used till 1977 For Export markets	1972 Noritake Chidware Craftone used on childrens sets produced by Noritake Ide For Domestic Japanese market

1973 Noritake Bone China Studio-Collection JAPAN Marks appear in Gold, Blue, Grey, were used on craft work items produced of bone china till 1987 For Japanese Domestic Market	1973 Primadura Marks appear in brown, blue or pale green. Produced for the Commerical market, used as a reinforced tableware (heavy duty) in hotels and resturants. There are 2 versions Primadura by Noritake and Noritake Primadur, both are marked with the ® Symbol Words include ULTRA-HARD PORCELAIN For ALL MARKETS Patent Information App number H04-009106 App date 1992/01/31 Reg number] 2692695 Reg date 1994/08/31 Date of entry into force of prior right 1992/01/31	1974 Contemporary Fine China by Noritake Sri Lanka Mark appears in Red, Brown till 1975, then chanced to Brown Arabesque on the outside and Black letters in 1975. All 3 examples are present. For Export markets	1975 RC by Noritake Philippines For Domestic Japanese market

1975 Used on golf Figurines associated with the American golfer Arnold Palmer For Export market	1975 Noritake Stoneware Porducted by Nippon Yogyo (Present dady Noritake Nichiyo), used later on stoneware produced by Sone Pottery (present day Noritake Sone) For Export market	1976 Mark used on objects of craftwork, ornaments, etc on items made of white porcelain and ivory china. Mark appears in Gold, Gold-Brown, or Blue For Japanese Domestic market Patent Information App number S51-066739 App date 1976/09/30 Reg number 1427275 Reg date 1980/07/31 Date of entry into force of prior right 1976/09/30	1976 Mark used on craft ornaments and ornament trays. Mark appears in Gold Decal For Japanese Domestic market

1976 Geunine Stoneware by Noritake On this version of Genuine Stone by Noritake, the border has been removed. Made In Japan For Export market and For Japanese Domestic market	1976 Versatone Versatone was a new product line of Noritake, which could be used in the oven including microwave ovens, and dish washer, it has strong resistant properties. Mark used until 1984 There are 2 versions of this mark, the other version has the words Dishwasher Safe, Oven and Microwave Safe. For Export market and For Japanese Domestic market	1976 Marked used on over glazed products produced at the Philippines factory For Export markets	1977 This mark was used on products products at Noritake Philippines factory which were patined by brush. Wide bright blue border on biscuit-fired bodies. For Export markets

1977 Mark used on a special range of products, designed by Pierre Cardin a well known French Fashion Designer For Export market and For Japanese Domestic market	1977 Noritake Stoneware Text 'Oven Safe, Detergent Safe, Microwave Oven Safe Made in Japan For Export market and For Japanese Domestic market	1979 Mark used on products produced at the Noritake Ireland factory until 1985 For Export markets	1979 Mark commemorated the 75th Anniversary of Noritake The pattern was used on Dinnerware and the technique required underglaze and overglaze for decoration. For Export market and For Japanese Domestic market

1979 Noritake Since 1904 JAPAN Mark used on Western Style Tableware in the Diamond Collection. Mark is Gold Decal For Export market and For Japanese Domestic market Patent Information App number S54-020691 App date 1979/03/22 Reg number 1642516 Reg date 1983/12/26 Date of entry into force of prior right 1979/03/22	1979 Mark used on the Japanese Style tableware in the Diamond Collection For Japanese Domestic market	1979 Noritake Studio Collection Mark used on the Japanese Style tableware in the Diamond Collection For Export markets	1979 Noritake Versatone 'Orient' Mark used on 3rd series of the Versatone range of products, range was presented in oriental taste and in shape and painting. This like Was Oven, Microwave Oven and dishwasher safe Very strong china For Export market

1979 Noritake Guild Collection Mark used on pieces requiring high end painted techniques by Noritake For Export market and For Japanese Domestic market	1979 RC Ireland by Noritake. Mark used on second grade products of Noritake Ireland. Similar to RC Marks used at other Factories for second grade products. For Export market