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This Nippon candlestick  lamp is made of three pieces and measures 12 inches tall. It sold for $650 at last year’s auction.

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A Nippon tankard measuring 15 inches tall.

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NIPPON COLLECTORS CLUB WILL MEET JULY 26–28 w/2 cuts

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LEXINGTON KY. — Nippon collectors and dealers from all over the United States, Canada and Japan will meet for the 26th annual convention of the International Nippon Collectors Club (INCC) at the Embassy Suites, July 26–28.

Educational programs and seminars are planned for both veteran collectors and beginners. A display of rarities is also planned with experts in the field commenting on each piece.

The convention includes dinner on Thursday and Saturday nights, where everyone gathers to swap Nippon stories and socialize. Time has been allotted for eager collectors to visit each other’s rooms, where they can buy, sell and trade.

Nippon marked porcelain was exported from Japan during the years of 1891 and 1921 and is a desirable collectible. An all-Nippon auction, as usual, will be the highlight for convention attendees. Last year’s auction offered a rare portrait tankard that sold for $3,200. Hundreds of other items were also offered for sale.

Nippon marked china was produced mainly by the Noritake Company and imported by Morimura Brothers to the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Australia. The word “Nippon” is actually Japan in Japanese.

In 1891, the American government required that all imports be marked with the country of origin; hence the word “Nippon” was used. In 1921, the government decided that the marking must be in English and all subsequent porcelain was marked “Made in Japan” or “Japan.”

The convention is only open to INCC members and more information about the club can be obtained from Dick Bittner, 8 Geoley Court, Thurmont MD 21788 or www.nipponcollectorsclub.com.

The INCC provides several publications each year and offers a chat line. The club’s main purpose is for education but it is also a chance to buy and sell Nippon and network with other collectors.