Exquisite Decorative DEMITASSE CUP & SAUCER Set, HAND PAINTED Pink Flower w/GOLD Outlining and GREEN Leaves, from Occupied Japan, circa 1946-1952
DESCRIPTION: The beautiful hand decorated demitasse cup & saucer set was produced with delicate flowers painted on a deep magenta wide band. Each piece has the same colorful decoration. The design looks so classic. The handle is trimmed in gold. All rims and the foot are trimmed in gold on the white porcelain. This makes a beautiful display set or can be used everyday as a functional set.
CONDITION: While this set is classified as used, the condition is superb. There are no chips, nicks, cracks, rubbings, scratches or hairlines. There are no utensil marks & no wear to the gold.
DIMENSIONS: The smooth rimmed cup has a diameter of 2 1/2" with a height of 2 3/16" while the handle's height is 2 1/2". The deep saucer has a diameter of 4 11/16". There are 4 slight points on its rim and it has a height of 11/16".
HISTORY/MARKS: UCAGCO actually means United China and Glass Company. Its offices were based in New Orleans and New York. Ucagco was primarily a distributor of dinnerware and glassware. They were the distributor of many Japanese china patterns during the early 1950s. UCAGCO dates back to 1850. Founded by Abe Mayer, it was originally called Abe Mayer & Co. The importer did business throughout the Southeast U.S. as well as Central and South America. During the 1930’s the company took on the official trademark of UCAGCO and began expanding overseas. In fact, after WWII, the company's agent in Japan, S.A. Stolaroff signed the very first contract for imports from Japan. A talented ceramic designer himself, Stolaroff worked alongside many Japanese potteries to design the company's line of ceramics. In 1956, UCAGCO was sold to Sammons Enterprises and in 1962, Stolaroff, who had become the company's president, retired. The "Made in Occupied Japan" mark on this dates this set to the 1946-1952 time period.
Please view all pictures carefully as they are part of the description. The stand was used as a photo prop and is not part of this listing.
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This is ready to use or display with pride in your home.
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