✅ SOLVED Need Help Breezie... Is this Japanese?

[Bigcypresshunter]

I need help IDing this item. All I know is that it was my Grandmothers and my Mom had it in her china cabinet. Its in excellent condition. What is it? What is the value? Can anyone read the characters on the bottom? Thanks.

 

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[Lucas]

Well, you may be able to guess I'm not Breezie...

Characters are Japanese. It is all hand decorated. Be careful how you wash it. Looks like some of the flowers are gone already. I would guess 1880's, or later non-export.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Thanks. Im hoping some of the Japanese members can translate. I dont think its ever been washed, the flowers are all there.

I think its ugly but I want to sell it. I would like to ID it, date it and find some idea of value.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I need somewhere to start searching. OK its Japanese but what is it?

 

[Lucas]

It reminds me of one of those 1920's paint it yourself pieces. But I have never seen one with raised decoration. Some of your dots are missing, BTW.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Yes I see a few dots missing. Is it for tea?

 

[Lucas]

If it had a lid it would be a coffee pot.

 

[hammered]

If it were part of a set it and had a lid it could be a jug for holding hot water to top up a teapot, still used in some restaurants over here. Teapots are normally more squat than that, or as lucas says it could be for coffee.


hammered

 

[Discrimination Dave]

It says "Shimamura"
Probably someones name as opposed to a pottery type.
I cannot find any reference to Shimamura ceramics accept for a Hikaru Shimamura (1942- present) who has a very modern style and the last Kanji of his mark is different as well.
This is made to mimic European styles and probably just a decorative piece.
In my opinion the Japanese would not serve tea or coffee from such a container unless is was just after the Meiji restoration when European things were the going thing.

 

[Tnmountains]

I think it is missing it's lid ? I say it is chocolate pot. I have some kinda similiar just not with the raised ornate. It probably had little cups to go with it as well .

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It says "Shimamura"
Probably someones name as opposed to a pottery type.
I cannot find any reference to Shimamura ceramics accept for a Hikaru Shimamura (1942- present) who has a very modern style and the last Kanji of his mark is different as well.
This is made to mimic European styles and probably just a decorative piece.
In my opinion the Japanese would not serve tea or coffee from such a container unless is was just after the Meiji restoration when European things were the going thing.

Thanks. It gives me something to Google. My Grandma used to buy things from antique shops

 

[tink]

lol, i'm not breezie either btw i wonder how she got that name just yanking your chain breezie girl
don't remember if you mentioned the sz of the pitcher but quess it makes a difference as to what it would be for but i'm quessing it's coffee or tea sz too. the design is called moriage or slipwork, popular in the late 1800's and into the middle 1900's. it's not unusual that some of those tiny pieces fall off because it's just so delicate. there are pieces that can bring a pretty good price. too bad that dang lid is missing though. good luck on your quest!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

lol, i'm not breezie either btw i wonder how she got that name just yanking your chain breezie girl
don't remember if you mentioned the sz of the pitcher but quess it makes a difference as to what it would be for but i'm quessing it's coffee or tea sz too. the design is called moriage or slipwork, popular in the late 1800's and into the middle 1900's. it's not unusual that some of those tiny pieces fall off because it's just so delicate. there are pieces that can bring a pretty good price. too bad that dang lid is missing though. good luck on your quest!

Its 7 inches tall without the lid. Thanks Ill google moriage or slipwork. Ill ask my sister to look for the lid. http://reviews.ebay.com/NIPPON-PORC...GE-amp-BEADED-WARE_W0QQugidZ10000000001393277

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Values for Moriage ware

To provide a general idea of value, depending on several factors some of which are condition and age, a 10 inch high vase in the moriage style may range between $200-$1,200. As I have seen at our "What's it Worth?" programs, many of you have these types of vases. "You have the stuff!" Make sure you know those values before you throw that ugly vase away!

http://www.drloriv.com/appraisals/moriage.asp

 

[Discrimination Dave]

Cool, I learned something today...
Moriage-ware. (I know zilch about japanese made ceramics).
I`m really curious about the "shimamura" mark.
That will DEFINITELY give you a date if the right person looks at it Big Cypress.
I have an antique buddy near my school in Osaka. I will see her on monday if this is not solved by then.
dave

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Cool, I learned something today...
Moriage-ware. (I know zilch about japanese made ceramics).
I`m really curious about the "shimamura" mark.
That will DEFINITELY give you a date if the right person looks at it Big Cypress.
I have an antique buddy near my school in Osaka. I will see her on monday if this is not solved by then.
dave

I googled "Shimamura" and "moriage" together but didnt come up with anything that I could understand. Thanks I appreciate the help.

 

[Breezie]

Hey BCH, Did you ring I don't think I can add much more than what has already been said, but here my take on your pitcher. . Yes, it is Japanese moriage porcelain , which is a time consuming art. You may think it is ugly, but they sell for fairly big $$$. I think the mark on the bottom is the maker's name, who could have been a copy-cat of a famous maker or company and changed the letter symbols slightly. It had a lid at one time since it has a resting lip. As far as age is concerned, it really difficult to say, but I would guesstimate to be at least 80-90 yrs. old Since it is only 7" tall, I think it was a decorative piece instead of a useful vessel. Moriage is not exactly what someone would use, but more or less collect for display. Over the years (39 to be exact) we have had a few pieces of mortage; no pitchers, but dish-type pieces. I have a tendency to stay away from porcelain since I can be a butterfingers.

Tink, to satisfy your curiosity on my nickname . . . .Many moons ago (throw in a few blue ones too) I was a big fan of the song, They Call Me The Breeze by J.J. Cale & Lynyrd Skynyrd, and my friends tagged me with the name since at that time I fit the lyrics. For more years than that, I've been singing/performing and still do even at my ripe ole age. The name evolved from The Breeze to Breezie. I'm sorry it was not a more interesting/juicy story!

Lucas, Are you sure you're not Breezie?

 

[Silver Searcher]

BigC...pitty it hadn't been this Vase...

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20101112/tuk-vase-found-in-bungalow-sells-for-rec-45dbed5.html

SS

 

[Silver Searcher]

I'm wondering if this was actually part of a set..(Jug and Bowl) the type you used to find in the bedroom

SS

 

[trixie charger]

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/h/item/6463890?ah=21-169a4&category=&itemtype=all# This is the close it says 200-400