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Step back in time with this rare and complete vintage Noritake lemonade set featuring the delightful Violet (Pattern #175) design, produced during the historic 1921–1935 era. This matching ensemble showcases hand-painted purple iris and violet floral motifs, complemented by a delicate yellow lattice border and lavish gold gilt trim.
A quintessential find for collectors of early 20th-century Japanese export porcelain, this set includes the pitcher with matching lid, a long handled serving tray, five cups, and four miniature dishes.
Item Specifics & Details:
Brand / Maker: Noritake (Japan)
Pattern Family: Violet (Pattern #175)
Production Era: 1921–1935 (Interwar Period / Taisho to early Showa era)
Backstamp: Features the green Noritake "M in Wreath" mark with "Hand Painted" and "Made in Japan," standard for the period.
Set Composition: Complete time-period lemonade grouping (Pitcher with lid, handled serving tray, 5 matching cups, 4 small dishes/coasters).
Weight: 3.47 lbs total weight
Material: Hand-painted fine porcelain with gold gilding
Condition & Grading:
Condition: Vintage Good Condition — Features vibrant colors and clear maker's marks. Note on flaw: There is a small chip/piece broken off from the top rim/mouth of the pitcher underneath the lid line, but it is completely hidden and not visible when the lid is on (as pictured). Minor age-appropriate wear to gilding consistent with a century of history.
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