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Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
price tag from Macy's Department Store. Japanese makers mark stamped into base.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Hoya Glacier Ice Bucket With Textured Ice Glass, Japan, Circa 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, made in Japan. Makers mark of Hoya is on the removable handle and tongs as seen in the photos
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass
H 5 in W 4.75 in D 5.5 in
Antique Japanese Porcelain Figural Owl Wall Pocket Vase Meiji Period
Located in San Diego, CA
" and has the makers mark. In very nice original condition. No cracks, no repairs, no broken parts and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Silver Wine Jug, Sadajiro & Musashiya, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
on a domed foot chased with acanthus leaves. Signed with Japanese characters and makers mark M.S (The
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Barware
Materials
Silver
H 14.18 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Ito Tozan I "Basket and Frog" Ceramic Vessel, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
By Ito Tozan I
Located in Austin, TX
- 1920), Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. Impressed maker's mark to the underside reading "Tozan" in seal
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Taisho Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 5.5 in W 15 in D 13 in
Japan Meiji Menuki Ring With Shakudo In 14Kt Yellow Gold 24Kt Gold And Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
request.
Hallmarks: Stamped with maker's mark, two Japanese characters and the mark for the assay of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Shakudo, Bronze, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Large Asian Hieroglyphic Studio Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
with maker's mark).
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Dining Table by George Nakashima for Widdicomb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
wedges. All items bear makers mark. One 22"L leaf.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Dressing Room Washbowl, Ewer, English, Ceramic, Basin, Jug, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
white ground
Each piece accentuated with a superb full colour 'Japan' pattern
Mason's Ironstone maker
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Of Antique Flower Vases, English, Lustre Ceramic, Oriental Taste, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, white interiors
Striking orange hue with a Japanese influenced tree decor
Maker's mark to each base for
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Decorative Jardiniere, English, Lustre Ceramic, Planter, Oriental Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
interior
Vibrant orange hue to the body with a Japanese influenced motif
Maker's mark to the base for
Category
Early 20th Century British Georgian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Japanese Tokoname art pottery, with impressed maker's mark, 1920s
By Tokoname
Located in Woodbury, CT
Bulbous bottoms, tall necks. Decorated with dragons, clouds and other Asian motifs.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Japanese Art Nouveau Style Silver Tea and Coffee Set Floral Decorated with Birds
By Maker's Mark P.K. 1
Located in Brussels, BE
and also a makers mark
(P.K) on the bottom.
The set is in excellent condition with no dents
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
H 9.45 in Dm 5.52 in
Vintage Japanese Cloisonne over Silver Lidded Jar
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
. Signed with Japanese makers mark on bottom and the word silver.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Japanese Art Pottery Vase
Located in Essex, MA
, the bottom round, with incised Japanese maker's mark on base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Japanese Awaji Ceramic Vases Circa 1930's
Located in Astoria, NY
; made in the Awaji Islands of Japan. Japanese maker's mark on bottom, as well as "made in Japan" mark
Category
20th Century Japanese Vases
Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Carved Wood Tea Table with Lily Leaves and Fro
Located in New York, NY
the underneath is a Japanese makers mark.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
H 36 in W 18 in D 32 in
Antique 20thC Japanese Export Solid Silver Pair of Dragon Vases, circa 1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
to detail. Hallmarked with Japanese makers mark (tested 950+ standard), silversmith unknown to me
Category
Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Silver
20th Century Japanese Export Solid Silver Pair of Dragon Vases, circa 1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
. Hallmarked with Japanese makers mark (tested 950+ standard), silversmith unknown to me.
Condition
Small
Category
Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Silver
Rare Japanese Sterling Enamel Wasabi Ginger Condiments
Located in Toronto, ON
elongated shape, plain hammered design. Condiments and Tray stamped with Japanese makers mark characters and
Category
Japanese More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Large Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Palm Desert, CA
etched reeds and water ripples. Stamped on the underside with an unknown maker's mark of Japanese
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Arita Imari Trinket Dish
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century Japanese Arita Imari trinket dish. Makers mark on the underside.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Solid Silver Wine Jug, Sadajiro & Musashiya, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
on a domed foot chased with acanthus leaves. Signed with Japanese characters and makers mark M.S (The
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Barware
Materials
Silver
H 14.18 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Antique Gerbera Vase, Japanese, Ceramic, Single Stem, Flower, Meiji Period, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Decorated with hand-painted, traditional Japanese figures
Pair of maker's marks to base in Japanese
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.47 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
Handcrafted Post Modern Japanese Art Studio Large Blue Ceramic Charger
By Beatrice Wood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese style.
Inscribed maker’s marks are found on the underside, signed and dated 1990.
Brutalist Post
Category
20th Century American Brutalist Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique & Large Bretby English Pottery Embossed Asian Dragon Jardiniere, c1900
By Bretby Ceramics
Located in Big Flats, NY
dragon in relief, maker mark on base as photographed, c1900
Measures - 15''H x 17.5''W x 17.5''D
Category
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Planters, Cachepots and Ja...
Materials
Pottery
H 15 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique English Hicks, Meigh & Johnson Ironstone Platter with Matching Mazarine
By Hicks Meigh and Johnson 1
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
pattern known as "Helter Skelter" a "Japan" pattern (Maker's mark on pg. 267.)
Platter 16 3/4" x 12 1/2
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ironstone
H 1.75 in W 12.5 in D 16.75 in
Pair of Japanese Mixed Metals Serviette Rings in Aesthetic Movement Style
Located in Toronto, Ontario
950 with Japanese makers mark. Measures: Height 1.25 inches. Total item weight: 96 grams.
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Sterling Silver
Taiyo Japan VW Tin Toy Beetle, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
About:
This is a VW Beetle tin toy with rubber tires and original Taiyo Japan maker's mark. This
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Single Japanese Asian Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
socket 18". Harp and finial include. Lamp shade is not included.
Japan label and makers mark underside of
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Elaborate "Japanese Scenes" with Metallic Micro Cord Black Silk Kimono
Located in New York, NY
highlights within the scenes of Japanese life. Maker's mark as well in this simply elegant kimono. Made in
Category
1960s Japanese Loungewear
Oversize Japanese Antique Bronze Singing Bowl, Signed, Hand-Hammered
Located in Somis, CA
This is an extremely rare piece that is signed by an Japanese artist (see signature and maker
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Black and Yellow Art Deco Studio Vase
Located in South Burlington, VT
makers trade mark on its bottom.
It was crafted by the master artisans of the Japanese southern Awaji
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Extra Large Japanese Bronze Elephant Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
rendering of the wrinkled skin is quite beautiful. Japanese maker's marks on the underside.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Compass Locket, Circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
. Suspended from an 18 inch chain. Japan. Unidentified maker's mark. Circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese More Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Set of 4 Prints ofJapanese Woodcut
Located in New York, NY
Digital Reproduction on archival paper of Japanese woodcut floral prints with makers mark. (Note
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Prints
Exception rare Sterling Art Deco Cocktail Shaker, Tray, glasses
Located in Oakland, CA
are NO maker marks). The set is of course marked sterling and you must know how unusual it is to find
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Finely Engraved Silver Plate Gallery Tray c1875
By George Wish
Located in London, GB
fan pattern in the Japanese inspired Aesthetic style. With maker's mark of George Wish, Sheffield
Category
Antique 19th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate
Midcentury Japanese Iron Wall Hung Fire Tools
By Luther Conover
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of wall hung fire tools from the 1950s. Stamped with a maker's mark and Japan.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
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Questions About Japanese Maker Marks
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
A maker’s mark is a markstamped, impressed or painted on an antique and helps identify it as authentic. Maker’s marks on antiques are similar to trademarks on newer pieces.
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