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How to Date Noritake

Noritake china was first established in Noritake, Japan. Even though they started creating china in 1904, the first piece wasn't deemed worthy for export until 1914. Since Noritake has a long history, older pieces can be valuable, especially if you find the right buyer. Date your Noritake china to determine its value. Though the Noritake company doesn't offer dating services, there are other avenues you can take to find when your china was made and its history.

Instructions

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  Check out the Noritake listings on replacements.com. If you know the name of your pattern, you can open up a link to a replacement and see the date the pattern was made on the upper left hand side of the listing.
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  Purchase a book detailing the history and value of Noritake china pieces. Noritake recommends "Noritake: Jewel of the Orient" by Bob Page, Dale Frederiksen, and Dean Six, "The Collector's Encyclopedia of Noritake" by Aimee Neff Alden and "Early Noritake China" by A.N. Alden and M.K. Richardson.
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  Visit an appraiser recommended by setyourtable.com, which is recommended by Noritake. To have an appraiser give you the date and value of your china, you'll have to pay a fee.
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  Drop by a local antique emporium and ask if there are any experts in old china available. If someone is available, show him a picture of your Noritake china and ask for his opinion.

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