AN EIGHTY NINE PIECE NORITAKE CHINA DINNER SERVICE, MORIMURA BROTHERS "M" MARK, STAMPED "MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN," 1948-1952, each piece with gilt edged pale green rim within yellow scrolling leaf trim on a pale ivory colored border, above a cavetto of rose and flower filled stylized vases suspending floral swags, reversing to maker's mark, "NORITAKE CHINA," above the ribbon tied wreath enclosing "M," above, "MADE IN / OCCUPIED JAPAN," comprising twelve dinner plates, eleven salad plates, twelve bread/butter plates, twelve soup bowls, twelve dessert bowls, ten tea cups, twelve saucers, one cream pitcher, one circular two handled sugar bowl with lid, one oval serving vegetable bowl with molded handles, one two handled tureen with lid, one sauce boat on oval stand, two oval graduated serving platters with molded handles, one large serving platter, length: 16".

This service is in good shape, with some light gilding wear and light utensil scratches. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."