I figured I’d lump a few things together here, hopefully that’s ok. Any info would be appreciated. Thank You! #1 Pitcher strange shapes on the body where the handle mounts: Mark under the glaze and “1/2 Pint” #2 strange glass vase? #3
The first item: old Haviland mark, hand-painted, signed & dated by a hobbyist painter. https://www.havilandonline.com/backmark.htm
#3 is howo bird normally called a phoenix or flying turkey. Most of this china was made in Japan. Patd
There is something strange about #1 Haviland and Co is supposed to be Limoges isn't it? So why is there an English Registration mark under glaze, and 1/2 Pint? Can someone explain this please.
https://www.rubylane.com/item/260004-3259x20x20C/Haviland-Limoges-16-Fl-Oz-Porcelain Here’s another one. I’ll be following to see the explanation.
I need help, I don't think that is an English registration mark, I think it's an early Haviland mark. Definitely the other two marks are Haviland, the blue and the black. Will check my books.
I Can't find anything in my books. I've seen early Haviland pieces that have only the impressed mark. This one has me stumped however, because I've never seen this shape in Haviland. The piece from Ruby Lane is clearly old Haviland. The shape and decoration is seen often. On the RL piece I can seen an H in the incised mark, but I can't see the mark on the OPs piece well at all.
The porcelainmarksandmore site says that most designs with registry marks are from British companies, but you can find items that were registered by foreign companies or their agents. It still wouldn't give you the date it was decorated, except that the OP's pitcher is so boldly signed.
That's what I was wondering too The diamond should mean the design is British. Designed in Britain and made in France maybe?
The Noritake Collectors Guild says the cherry blossom marks from the 1920s were likely subcontracted by Noritake to other companies for exporting items to the U.S. I didn't find a company name to go with the T. The cherry blossom is made of connected Ms--for the Morimura brothers.
I knew I'd read somewhere that it meant British design and found where that was I got that impression in what amounts to a synopsis. I've not read any of the details in the actual language so I'm sure there are lots of when, ifs and thens in there. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/...research-guides/registered-designs-1839-1991/ Diamond marks demonstrated that a design was registered, that it was designed in Britain and added a layer of protection against fraud. Between 1842 and 1883 they were issued with the registration number when a design was registered by the Patent Office, but only for designs registered under the terms of the 1842 Ornamental Designs Act..
