Vintage China Set "REAL GOLD LEAF"

Product Information • Porcelain • Crafted In Japan Meito: Keepsake gold leaves on white Outstanding condition. REAL GOLD LEAF. Meito "Keepsake" china with gold leaves was primarily produced between 1948 and 1954. However, some similar versions of the pattern, also called "Versailles," are estimated to have been made slightly earlier, in the 1940s.  How to identify and date Meito china The manufacturer, Meito, was active from 1908 until the late 1960s, using several backstamps. To confirm the date and authenticity of your piece, check the marking on the bottom.      •    1945–1952 (Occupied Japan): The chinaware is marked with "Made in Occupied Japan." Meito used its name during this period, but it was operating under new ownership.     •    Post–1952: After the Allied occupation, the marks simply stated "Made in Japan".  The "Keepsake" pattern is officially discontinued. Because of its age and the company's long history, the pieces are now mainly found through sellers of vintage and replacement china.