123 DVD GOLD

The Compendium of Chester Gold & Silver Marks

This is the first publication in a single work of all known Chester punch marks, and continues the tradition of the standard volumes of Jackson, Grimwade, Culme and Pickford. It is also the first time that the twentieth-century Chester marks have been published. It is produced in dictionary format, in alphabetical order from 1570, the date of the earliest known mark, to 1962 at which time the Chester assay office was closed. The authors, both members of the silver society, were given unlimited access to the Chester assay office records covering 1686 to 1962, and to the Chester Goldsmith's Company records dating from the 16th century. The compendium has four sections. The preface provides an historical background and details of all extant records and copper plates. Part 1 is devoted to assay office marks, with a full set of date letter tables to assist the reader in dating wares. Part 2 covers nearly 10,000 entries for makers' marks, including pictograms and monograms. Finally, the appendices inclu

This china set is in PRISITNE condition. There are no chips, cracks or even crazing which is common in something from the 50’s. They feature a different size flower depending on the size of the plate or bowl and are a lovely pink with yellow and green leaves. I think the flower may be a magnolia. The only blemish I can see is from the creation process where some of the flower images may have moved slightly under the glaze. This china doesn’t even appear to have ever been used. There are no scrapes from a knifes or silverware, no scuffs or wear at all!!! Each plate has a gold mark on the back with “The Crown China Company Minerva, OH” and “National Brotherhood Operative Potters” and either the number 77 or 55 depending on the size.

Included are:

4 Plates 9 ?” with number “77”
4 Salad or bread plate 6 ?” with number “55”
4 Bowls 7 ?” with the number “55”
4 Small Bowls 5” with the number “77”

lusterware exceptionally crafted and gorgeous hand painted plates dating 1926-1929 from the Japanese Moriyama Pottery. Plates feature raised gold detailing thru out the pink and blue floral design. They measure 7 1/4" across and feature a cream colored base surrounded by co ordinate raised filigree work thru ought the dark and light green glaze. These plates are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks. There is a bit of wear to the gold on the pieces which can be expected with their age. Unbelievable attention to detail on these pieces. Elegance, excellent craftsmanship and beauty all combined. All plates are marked with the Moriyama pottery mark off the period.

Moriyama Pottery was located in MoriMachi in Shizuoka prefecture. Moriyama Pottery was established in 1911 by Hidekichi Nakamura who was taught pottery making by Seison Suzuki

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