Countries have to go through these phases because you can't go straight from no industry to high quality products. You could buy the inferior East German Zeiss products for a fraction of what the West German stuff cost. Jun 3, 2015 - Explore Carol Buck's board "Occupied Japan Collectibles", followed by 239 people on Pinterest. See Made in Japan Ceramics III by Carole Bess White mark #66. BTW, the 8.5x56 configurations may have a larger exit pupil, but usually they have poor close focus and FOV. Thus, you may come across things, such as a salt and pepper set, where only one of the pair is marked OJ and the other will just have "Japan" on it. A number of Asian countries went through these phases. Pieces marked with JAPAN or MADE IN JAPAN in plain text without any company marks, in general date to the period immediately after the second WW. Mark: "Made in Japan". 8x42 and 8x32 are better performers for birdwatching. MADE IN JAPAN MARKS The following marks are from "Made in Japan" pieces. These were Japanese-made binoculars of the highest quality. See more ideas about occupied japan, figurines, japan. During the following years of American occupation of Japan (1945 to 1952), all exports from Japan were marked Made in Occupied Japan. There seems to be no significance in color of the text as to age. China made in Japan during these years will be marked differently because at that time Japan was invaded by United States forces. These ceramic shoes were made in Occupied Japan during the years 1945-51. The unequal treaties that had granted foreign powers judicial and economic privileges through extraterritoriality were revised in 1894, and with the Anglo-Japanese Alliance of 1902 and its victory in two wars (over China in 1894–95 and Russia in 1904–05), Japan gained respect in the eyes of the Western world, appearing for the first time on the international scene as a major world power. Made in China is the designation of goods that have been manufactured in mainland China.. Branding. Fast food sold at street stands and stalls is eaten standing up in designated areas (often marked with lines on the pavement). Marks should include the words "Occupied Japan" or "Made In Occupied Japan." After 1952 exports were usually marked "Made in Japan" or just "Japan". Date 1940s-50s Click here to see large picture. They make BMWs in the USA and VWs in China, but Birkenstock footwear has been made only in Germany for 230 years. Lustre ware vase with the triple leaf mark is an unknown. They were made in Japan. I think this was mostly due to Zeiss originating in Jena. Now, these pieces are becoming collectible and the savvy collector is always searching for something that will only increase in value. Made in Gifu Japan. After World War II the allied forces occupied Japan until the early 1950s. The mark appears with a T circled by an O. Apr 10, 2006 #9 trashbird, I didn't know that even Swift has binoculars produced in China. The Japanese ceramics, pottery and china were stamped "made in occupied Japan" or simply "Occupied Japan". This is when decorative collectibles made by Japan for export to the United States were stamped with a mandatory Occupied Japan mark. Inspect more elaborate hallmarks closely. Last edited: Apr 10, 2006. From 1949 (until today) “Made in Germay” was used again, but from ca. I found some old cookie cutters that my mom gave me. A number of Japanese cameras are marked "Made in Occupied Japan" (often abbreviated MIOJ). His mission: to revive Japan's economy. Birks became an export hit in the 1960s when a … They exported every thing you can imagine, but during the last 2 years, 90% of the items were kitchenware, which is … Originally articles imported to the US were marked with the Country only i.e. The more familiar you are with the many types of ceramics that were made for export in Japan in the post-World War II years, and the "occupied" markings somewhere on them, the better you'll be able to … All goods manufactured during that period for U.S. export had to be stamped as such. China's just earlier on the curve. In fact, Kyocera Mobile — which is still producing phones , believe it or not — still maintains its manufacturing operations in Japan. On February 20, 1947 the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP) in Japan issued the instruction SCAPIN 1535, stating that all export items must be identified with an engraving “Made in Occupied Japan".This decree was repealed on December 5, 1949 through SCAPIN 2061. Yes, we do sell to trade customers! I was stationed in Germany in 1990 when the wall began to crumble. quality-lenses also for military uses, on which sales or export restrictions were applied. Wholesale. Some come with the addition of OCCUPIED JAPAN. Japan - Japan - History: It is not known when humans first settled on the Japanese archipelago. Made in Japan specialise in supplying ceramics and tableware from small family-run businesses in Japan. Between 1945 and 1952, under MacArthur's command, all factories were instructed to print "Occupied Japan" or "Made in Occupied Japan… 1344. Bowl in crackled earthenware. No excessive packaging. "Made in Japan". The mark was used until 1952. Japanese figurines made during this era must have the official markings to be … In 1914, the U.S. added the requirement of the words "Made in" to the Country of origin marking. In 1908 the stamp replaced the updated Wedgwood mark that had featured the word "England" for general use. I believe a court decided the company in East Germany was still allowed to use the name and their products were marked Zeiss-Jena. Terminology. Date 1940s-50s Click here to see large picture. Plates marked "Nippon" or "Japan" predate American occupation. Nobody hides the fact that Apple phones and computers are made in China, they know it's Foxconn, especially after the scandal that broke out when factory workers were committing suicide and it caught the attention of the American people. A second directive in 1949 stated that the goods could to be marked “Made in Occupied Japan,” “Made in Japan” or “Occupied Japan” and “Japan” where space was limited. Basically I am wondering about how old could these cooking cutters be. Most were marked "Japan". S. Swedpat Well-known member. They are stamped Made in Taiwan R.O.C. The former signifies an item made no later than the 1920s and the latter typifies china made just before the war. Oct 3, 2020 - Explore Julia Frohlich's board "Figurines made in occupied Japan" on Pinterest. These are not only of interest to a collector of Japanese art and design but also to historians and memorabilia of WWII. 721. According to Occupied Japan, these marks were provided for American consumers who believed that purchase proceeds would repay war reparations. Many occupied Japan figurines were produced between 1947 and 1948, during the early years of the American occupation of Japan after WWII. In 1860 the Wedgwood factory began marking their wares with a three-letter code to indicate the date of the piece's manufacture. The "Made in England" stamp began appearing on some Wedgwood china pieces in 1898. Many of these companies were in the Seto-Mino area. Find out more. Item marked Maid in Taiwan R.O.C? See more ideas about occupied japan, japan, collectibles. If you see a mark that simply says a country name it was likely made after 1890 for export to the United States. In the year 710, the first permanent Japanese capital was established in Nara, a city modelled after the Chinese capital.Large Buddhist monasteries were built in the new capital. "Bavaria." I know that means Republic of China, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me anymore about it. The Japanese ceramics, pottery and china were stamped "made in occupied Japan" or simply "Occupied Japan". The word "Occupied" always precedes "Japan" for items dated 1945 through 1952. Identifications such as “Made in Germany – US-Zone” were normally confined to high technical products, e.g. This latter directive gives collectors something of a dilemma because it clearly shows that many items marked “Japan” or “Made in Japan” were imported into the U.S. during the occupation period. In Japan, people don’t generally eat or drink on the go. They are all a little different either in color, size, or shape. You may have wondered why it was marked like this. Jan 13, 2015 - Back when things were made in Japan and England. Look for marks under porcelain and china goods, or marked somewhere on other products like clocks. The "Made in China" brand was historically challenged by the US Cold War media campaigns that reported negatively on the brand and publicized hearings on the security of Chinese products in the United States Congress. You confirm … The first letter stood for the month it was manufactured, while the … We deal directly with these businesses. Not all products made in Japan between 1946 and April 1952 are marked “Occupied Japan.” Some pieces simply were marked “Japan” or “Made in Japan.’ These designations were added to a manufacturer’s mark or artisan signature. Many companies have closed and many records were lost. Search for "Occupied Japan" items on online auction sites for further study. 1343. It was long believed that there was no Paleolithic occupation in Japan, but since World War II thousands of sites have been unearthed throughout the country, yielding a wide variety of Paleolithic tools. No middlemen. The marks are "Made in Occupied Japan" and "Occupied Japan". Just high quality Japanese ceramics at the best possible price. Thanks for the help. Manufacturing in Hong Kong consists of mainly light and labour-intensive industries. Have you ever bought a figurine or piece of pottery and discovered it said "Occupied Japan" on the reverse? The Industrial Revolution, which took place from the 18th to 19th centuries, was a period during which predominantly agrarian, rural societies in Europe and America became industrial and urban. So for a while, "made in Japan" implied crappy, poorly made merchandise before their economy exploded and they became known for well-made electronics and cars. 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