The RC backstamp tells a specific story: Royal Crockery was a Noritake brand created for the India and Southeast Asian markets, registered in 1933 and used through approximately 1946. Pattern N1427 carries pink and red roses with tiny violet flowers, leaves that shift from green to blue to golden yellow, and gold details throughout — including the handles of the attached underplate.
While the gravy boat is a more modern, utilitarian vessel built for the motion of pouring, the classical French saucière is an anchor of stationary elegance. It sits gracefully upon the table—a footed basin fused to its own protective tray—designed to be courted with a silver ladle. This saucière form — no handle, two pour spouts — is one of the most elegant serving vessels at the table. This one is especially beautiful: fine translucent bone china, ornate in pattern, understated in form. Two factory imperfections are noted: a flower decal on the interior that isn't perfectly applied, and a faint line where pattern is missing on the underplate. Neither is noticeable at the table. We carry matching dinnerware place settings and serving pieces in this pattern.
A romantic and historically specific piece for a Noritake collector or anyone building out the N1427 pattern.
Dimensions: Bowl 7½" long × 5" wide; underplate 9½" long × 6¼" wide; 2¾" tall overall
Era: Vintage, 1933–1946
Care: Hand wash recommended
Condition: Excellent vintage. No cracks, chips, or scratches. Two minor factory imperfections as noted. Gold in very good condition. Not new; please review all photos carefully, as all sales are final.
