nippon mark

[pbrume]

Hi,
I have a cup and a large pitcher that is marked-"hand painted above a circle with a T in the middle and Nippon below it." I have not been able to find any information on the mark. The cup is yellow with black on it with large pink flower and the letter t  below the flower.
Thanks

 

[kerryandbee]

generally items marked Nippon were before 1921.  A good site to look for Japanese marks:

www.gotheborg.com

the site is large and takes a while to download.  But find the section "japan marks".  For those who are members I believe there's an appraisal service for a fee.  Or at least there used to be.  

For relative values try a large commercial site:  

www.kaleden.com  it leads to GoAntiques and select porcelain/pottery.  Then further select Nippon.  You might find something similar enough to your pieces to guestimate the value.  Condition does count.  Chips and cracks devalue a piece considerably.              KB