R.C. chinaware made in Japan, 1930"s

[Bigwally]

I have a dozen demi-tasse cups and saucers, bought in the Philipines in the 1930's. The stamp is RC with an Olive Branch(?) curled over top of it and  Made In Japan printed beneath. Are these curiousities or is there a value, as I understand that the stamp was used only for a short period of time....the cups have gold handles and patterned gold rims. The body of the cup has a floral patter on a white background

      Any information and help would be appreciated !!!  

[kerrybee]

you're correct - it's an early Noritake - check out this site & scroll for your backstamp - interestingly this porcelain was made for the Asian market rather than American or European -

http://www.chinafinders.com.au/histnoritake.asp

So this might work - (lots of scrolling here)  go to:

www.replacements .com  select Noritake and by  clicking on the left side blue banner you will open up all the pictures.  I always say get your cuppa' coffee ready in advance get comfy and prepare to scroll.      Values you will see are high retail replacement values which often aren't achieved on a resale but will work for insurance purposes.  Best wishes.