How to Find Information About Otagiri Pottery
The Otagiri Mercantile Company or Otagiri Manufacturing Company (OMC) was a well-known Japanese wholesaler that manufactured giftware and ceramics. San Francisco became the American headquarters for Otagiri. The company specialized in tiki or Polynesian themed mugs, bowls and other ceramics produced for restaurants and tiki bars. Although Otagiri ceramics were also sold in retail stores, the tiki themed items have remained highly prized among collectors. You can purchase Otagiri pottery and find more information about it through websites related to the history of porcelain collectibles, antiques and dinnerware.
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Search websites for antique retailers that include porcelain, dinnerware or china in the catalog or inventory.
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Examine your pottery. Most Otagiri ceramics are marked with a gold and yellow sticker printed with "Japan" and "OMC."
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Write to the Enesco Coporation. The Otagiri Mercantile Company was sold to the Enesco Corporation in 1994, which discontinued the brand. The address is:
Enesco Corporation
One Enesco Plaza
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Search websites for Polynesian or tiki collectibles.
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Tips & Warnings
Visit local flea markets and antique stores that feature porcelain collectibles.
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I have 4 light blue coffee mugs which matches a salt and pepper set which are cats laying down with blue flowers on them. It is marked copywrite OTAGIRI JAPAN on the bottom. At least one contains a gold seal Hand crafted copywrite Otagiri Japan. Does anyone know anything about that?
