Porcelain and pottery marks

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The trading company, which started the history of Noritake trademark was Morimura Brothers in New York in 1876. The company imported chinaware, curiosities, paper lanterns and other gift items. Founders of the business were Ichizaemon Morimura VI and his brother Toyo. In 1890s the company started working on design improvements for the pottery and porcelain ware

In 1904 the Nippon Toki Kaisha, Ltd. closely connected with Morimura Brothers in the village of Noritake established a factory. The village was situated near Nagoya, Japan. The idea was to produce western style dinnerware for export. First export western style dinner set called Sedan was however ready yet in 1914.

In 1920s were stared assembly lines allowing production of high quality porcelain items, yet still affordable.

The Japanese parent company did not officially change its name to the Noritake Co., Limited until 1981.

Noritake Casual Gourmet Freezer to Oven to Table Microwave and Dishwasher Safe mark used since 1999.

Noritake Homecraft Microwave Oven and Dishwasher Safe mark used since 1995.

Noritake Azalea pattern mark used since 1934 on items made on special order for the Larkin Co.

Noritake N Japan mark used since 1952.

Noritake Made in Occupied Japan Maruki 1949 - 1950 mark.

Noritake Maruki Japan late 1940s mark.

Morimura Bros Hand Painted Nippon 1910 - 1911 mark.

Contemporary Fine China by Noritake Philippines - mark of the Philippines Noritake factory used since 1976.

Noritake China M Japan mark used since 1933.

Noritake China M Japan blue shield 1930s mark.

Noritake Primachina Detergent Safe Microwave & Oven Safe Japan mark used since 1988.

Noritake Stoneware Oven Safe, Detergent Safe, Microwave Oven Safe, Made in Japan mark used since 1975.

Porcelain and pottery marks - Noritake marks