Brand:  Meito  ~  Made in Japan

Style:  Norleans

Designer:  By Hungarian-born Industrial Designer, Eva Zeisel - Commissioned in 1949

Item Description:  Vintage Porcelain Fine China Dinnerware - Gravy Boat & Underplate (not attached).

Pattern:  "Livonia"  ~  White background with a Dogwood Tree Branch and White Flower Blossoms - Gold Bands and accent Trim.

Status:  Discontinued

Size/Dimensions:
Gravy Boat:
  • 8" long from spout to handle
  • 4" wide across the belly side to side
  • 4" long x 3" wide across the base/bottom
  • 3 1/8" high at the center
Underplate:
  • 9 1/8" long x 5 3/8" wide across the top
  • 5" long x 3 1/2" wide across the base/bottom
  • 7/8" high
Condition:  Very Good used condition - clean.  *Notes:  These dishes look like they were barely used.  There may be some faint tiny utensil marks - so minimal.  Very mild wear to the gold trim.  NO Chips or Cracks, NO Crazing, NO Stains or Marks. 

*More About This Maker/Pattern:  "In 1949, United China engaged famous designer Eva Zeisel to create the Meito China "Norleans" shapes to celebrate the 100th. year of the United China Company.  Norleans shapes may be found with a "Made In Occupied Japan" line as part of the backstamp or without it, having been produced at the end of the occupation period and beyond.  As with other Zeisel designs, the Norleans shapes are modern, even by today's standards."  ~ From the China Identification Guide of Replacements, Ltd. 

*ITEM NOTE:  I have several pieces in this same pattern:  Dinner Plates;  Salad Plates;  Bread & Butter Plates;  Large Soup Bowls;  Fruit/Dessert/Sauce Bowls;  Cup & Saucer Sets;  Saucers Only;  4 1/4" Individual Spoon Rests/Butter Pats/Ashtrays (not sure what their use is);  Teapot & Lid;  Sugar Bowl & Lid;  Creamer;  Gravy Boat & Underplate (not attached);  Round Vegetable Serving Bowl;  Oval Serving Bowl;  Oval Serving Platter.  *Please visit my eBay Store to BUY MORE and $AVE with Combined Shipping. 

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