Creamer & Sugar with Lid, Fine China of Japan, Pattern 6701, Grapevine, Platinum Rim, Max Schoenfeld Exclusive, Vintage 1949

Pattern 6701 carries a layered provenance: it was produced as an exclusive for Max Schoenfeld, a Los Angeles-based distributor who secured certain patterns solely for his California market, adding his “MS” initials to each backstamp.

• Maker: Fine China of Japan (Max Schoenfeld exclusive, “MS” backstamp)
• Pattern: Grapevine (6701)
• Materials: Porcelain, platinum rim
• Origin: Japan
• Era: Vintage, 1949–1955
• Dimensions: Sugar 5" tall with lid, 3.5" top opening; Creamer 3.25" tall, 2.5" top opening, 5" wide
• Condition: Very good condition — minor decal wear on creamer (photographed); no chips or scratches; platinum rim excellent. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

Blue-green grapevine leaves and clusters of purple grapes wrap both pieces beneath a platinum rim, a palette versatile enough to work at a formal dinner table, a farmhouse breakfast, and everything in between. Matching serving pieces and place settings are also available in the shop.

Mixes easily with other china in blue, green, or purple.

Distributor exclusivity like Schoenfeld's was common in mid-century American china retail, and patterns tied to a single regional distributor are relatively rare to find intact today.

A thoughtful gift for the Japan china collector or anyone who appreciates a piece with a backstory behind the backstamp.