April 12, 2024
1920s Deco NORITAKE LUSTRE TEA SET Cute Storybook Cottage-- Lusterware N1392
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This may very well be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pick up a whole teaset for four in what many consider to be the most charming of all Noritake's scenic patterns, N1392. It's very rare to come across any of this one at all, so a set in any condition is a real find. The scene shows a path leading up a chartreuse hill to the red-roofed cottage, shaded by a green weeping willow, with pink blossoming cherry trees, a tall juniper (?) and deco stylized shrubbery in green, pink and red, all against a rich blue lustre sky with swallows soaring over. There are four each of cups, saucers and side plates, plus the teapot, creamer and sugarbowl, and handled serving plate. And tea was served with this set, as can be seen by numerous small utensil marks and other signs of wear. The teapot, cream and sugar show the least wear. Happily the set escaped any chips or cracks, and there is no crazing. As can be seen, the colors are still vivid and it all displays beautifully. Rest assured that when I pack china, I pack it to arrive in the condition it was sent, no matter how low the selling price. These circa 90-year-old pieces are irreplaceable treasures, and will be treated as such. If a package of china can't be used as a football or footstool with impunity, it doesn't belong out there in the postal jungle! I've shipped worldwide without
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