Noritake “Bancroft” 5481, 88-Piece Fine China Dinner Service, Japan, Gilt View Watchlist >
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Noritake “Bancroft” 5481, 88-Piece Fine China Dinner Service, Japan, Gilt
Offered here is an exquisite 88-piece Noritake China dinner service in the “Bancroft” pattern (No. 5481), produced in Japan between the 1950s and early 1980s. This refined and now-discontinued pattern features a creamy ivory body highlighted with 22-karat gold scrollwork and floral basket motifs, all framed by a gilded rim. It epitomizes mid-century elegance in Japanese porcelain made for the Western market.
The Bancroft design reflects a golden era of Noritake artistry, when meticulous postwar craftsmanship met an appetite for luxury tableware abroad. Each piece bears the maker’s mark “Noritake China Japan 5481 Bancroft”, with the signature laurel wreath and “N” emblem symbolizing Noritake’s enduring commitment to quality.
Service Includes (88 Pieces Total):
- (12) Dinner Plates – 10.5" diameter
- (11) Salad Plates – 7.5" diameter
- (12) Soup Bowls – 7.5" diameter
- (12) Fruit/Dessert Bowls – 5.5" diameter
- (12) Bread & Butter Plates – 6.25" diameter
- (14) Teacup Saucers – 5⅝" diameter
- (8) Teacups – 4" height
- (1) Creamer – 4.5"
- (1) Sugar Bowl – 5"
- (1) Serving Bowl – 10.5" diameter
- (1) Gravy Boat – 9"
- (1) Serving Plate – 10.5"
- (1) Serving Plate – 11.75"
- (1) Serving Platter – 16.25" length
Condition:
Good overall condition consistent with gentle use. Surfaces remain glossy with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Minor loss to gilt detailing on select rims and handles, typical of vintage Noritake. The majority of pieces retain excellent shine and crisp pattern definition.
Size:
88 Pieces
