Noritake : Jewel of the Orient
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Book Description
Noritake: Jewel of the Orient is the most complete book ever published on Noritake dinnerware. The book takes you on an historical journey beginning with Morimura Brothers, Inc. in 1876; continuing through Nippon Toki Kabushiki Kaisha, Ltd. in 1904; the post World War II "Occupied Japan" period of Rose China; and the eventual renaming to Noritake Company in the 1980s.
The focus of this book is on Noritake china released prior to 1960, with special emphasis on patterns made popular as catalog premiums by Larkin (a competitor of Sears, Roebuck & Co.). These include the patterns Azalea, Tree in the Meadow, and Pattern #175 (White and Gold). Period ads, digital photos, lists and illustrations show the wide variety of piece types created. Sections on lusterware, giftware, pattern shapes, and backstamps are also included. There are more than 3,000 full color digital photographs here, along with an easy to use pattern finding system.
About the Author
Bob Page is the founder and CEO of Replacements, Ltd., the world's largest retailer of old & new china, crystal, silver and collectibles. He has managed to spin his flea market hobby into a $70 million per year business that deals in more than 125,000 patterns. Dale Frederiksen, Page's partner, enjoys frequent buying trips to research undocumented tableware patterns. Page and Frederiksen also love spending time with their recently adopted twin boys, Owen and Ryan.
Dean Six has written and lectured widely on American Glass organizations, and he is active in a number of national glass organizations. He has collaborated on other Page/Frederiksen publications such as A Collection of American Crystal, Seneca Glass Company, and Franciscan: An American Dinnerware Tradition.
Noritake : Jewel of the Orient,Dale Frederiksen,Bob Page,Dean Six,Replacements Ltd,188997711X,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiques/Collectibles,Porcelain & China
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