Hand-painted Noritake teacups. A set of two cups and saucers. Since there is one extra saucer, why not use it as a cake plate? Based on the markings on the back of the cups, these are antique items from over 100 years ago. They have a unique texture characteristic of handcraftsmanship. Upon inspection, there were no cracks or chips. This is a "Maruki mark" backstamp, an export item for the UK used from 1908 to the Taisho era, and a returned item. This item is a returned item from the UK. Returned Old Noritake 1 cup 2 saucers Manufacturer: Nippon Toki Kaisha (Japan Pottery Company) Estimated manufacturing period: 1908 Backstamp: Noritake - Maruki mark, registered in the UK *Over 54 types of Maruki marks were used between 1902 and 1954, including those for export and domestic use.