Book Overview
Price - $59.00 including postage
Author - Karry-leeanne Fisher
Edited - John Henley
Edition - First
Copyright - 2006
Cover - Section Sewn Softbound
Pages - 153 pages - each 294mm x 227mm
Layout - Designed, Printed and Edited in Australia
Forward by - Joan Van Patten, the
prominent American author of ten books on Nippon era and Noritake
porcelain sums up the contribution of Ms Fisher's book very well
when she says:-
"Authors in the
United States, Japan and Europe have extensively researched the
subject in their respective countries and now Karry-leeanne Fisher
has written the definitive book for collectors in Australia and
New Zealand
She has worked closely with representatives of the Noritake Company
both in Australia and Japan and this book is definitely a treasure
for collectors, not only in these two countries but for collectors
everywhere"
This reference comprises:-
(#01) an overview of the all important history
of Noritake in Australia and New Zealand, including photos of
the founding fathers of Noritake in both our two great nations
complete with entry papers from the National Archives of Australia
of the first Nippon Toki Kaisha Limited (present day Noritake)
representative to establish a business presence in Australia,
Shoyoburo Nakagami
(#02) a reference guide to backstamps identifying porcelain
produced exclusively for the Australian and New Zealand market
zone along with other backmarks for export to North America and
Europe complete with guide to 'Commonly misrepresented Noritake
backmarks from the Nippon Era'
(#03) a dedicated chapter to the mystery of unmarked Noritake
with actual extracts from correspondence from the agents of the
day including a full colour pictorial guide to the identifications
and values
(#04) a background of the Maruki mark formerly known as
the Komaru and a brief background to the importance of the Maruki
mark to the great founder, and a picture of his grave site where
the Maruki is immortalised
(#05) a list of passenger and cargo ships which were used
to import Noritake to Australia and New Zealand, including a copy
of an original order note and shipping Rebate Note
(#06) lastly, the all important ninety-eight page full
colour pictorial guide to identifications and values' for collectors
and antique dealer alike, with genuine realisation values given
in Australian dollars as both the New Zealand dollar and Australia
are almost at parity
Examples from the book
 Unmarked Noritake M and J Desert Scene |
 Recently Discovered Unmarked Patterns |
 Leaf Shaped Dishes |
 Mustard Pots and Salt and Pepper Shakers |
 Mayo and Creamer Bowls |
 Coffee Services |
 Trios |
 Salad Bowls and Servers |
 Cover Page Miscellaneous Patterns |
 Cover Page Nut and Rosehip Patterns |
 Backmark Examples |
 One of two surviving Vases RM Hall Museum |
Noritake Collectors Guild
of Australia
19 Brabham Street
Gosnells Western Australia 6110
Australia