SCOTTISH ANTIQUE AND ARTS CENTRE We have for auction Two matching NORITAKI plates. Depicting an oriental pheasant with scenic background. These 2 plates are in excellent condition, as is the gilding. Both have handles and measure 10 inches across. Noritake Co., Limited, commonly known as "Noritake," grew out of a trading company established in Tokyo and in New York City by the Morimura Brothers in 1876. In 1904, key members of this trading company created the Nippon Toki Kaisha, Ltd. ("the Company that makes Japan's Finest China"), in Japan. This forerunner of the modern Noritake Company was founded in the village of Noritake, a small suburb near Nagoya, Japan. For more than a century, this multinational “Kaisha” has engaged in prosperous partnerships, developments, spin-offs and mergers, so that many companies have come under the umbrella of the Nippon Toki Kaisha, Ltd. Most of the company’s early wares carried one of the various “Nippon” back stamps to indicate its country of origin when exported to Western markets. Today, most collectors agree that the best examples of “Nippon-era” (1891-1921) hand painted porcelain carry a back stamp used by "Noritake" during the Nippon era. Although consumers and collectors alike have called these wares, "Noritake" (and/or simply, "Nippon") since the late 1920s, the Japanese parent company did not officially change its name to the Noritake Co., Limited until 1981. Evidently, since Noritake is the name of a place, the company was initially prohibited from registering the name as a trade name. In 1981, because of the company's outstanding reputation as a producer of high quality products for more than 75 years officials finally granted the company permission to register the name "Noritake    Any questions or if you would like more pictures please do not hessitate to contact Bert Mon-Fri or Harold at weekends 01828 686401 or e mail through e bay. Buyer can collect, or we can arrange delivery at buyers expence. If you require insurance please email for a quote. Items will be WELL packed. WE ACCEPT MOST CREDIT CARDS, CHEQUES AND PAYPAL The Scottish Antique and Arts Centres at Abernyte and Doune offer a shopping experience which inspires and delights, suiting many tastes, budgets and interests. Our unrivalled selection of antiques and collectables from Scotland and further afield provide the perfect counterfoil to a constantly evolving range of gifts and homewares. These are carefully selected by our buyers, who travel Europe in search of the latest items, offering quality, value and that hint of luxury. Both centres, situated a a short drive from Scotland’s major cities boast an abundance of free parking. The centres are proud to have established a reputation for providing a stimulating day out along with an imaginative and cost effective solution to gift shopping and home furnishing. Friendly and approachable members of staff are on hand to offer advice on antique purchases and to make helpful suggestions on our gift and contemporary furniture ranges. Our restaurant, Café Circa, reflects the ethos of the Scottish Antique & Arts Centres by offering the finest traditional ingredients in a fresh, imaginative style. Shopping should be civilised! Treat yourself and your family to a visit to the Scottish Antique and Arts Centres , a warm welcome awaits.                                                                                              THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST