George Aratani founded Mikasa as "American Commercial Inc." in the state of California in 1948. Initially a dinnerware importer, Mikasa grew into a dinnerware wholesaler over the next twenty years, supplying dinnerware to Bloomingdales, Macy’s, May Department Stores Company and other fine retailers.
In 1957, the brand name Mikasa was introduced to the American public.
During the 1970s, Mikasa produced a number of bright and fun designs across their expansive dinnerware and tea services, proving popular with consumers. Today these designs are highly sought after by vintage collectors.
You can read more about Mikasa's history, here:
https://www.mikasa.com/pages/about-mikasa
THIS LISTING:
Pattern: Focal, from the Mediterrania range (#4082)
Produced in the mid 1970s
Model: Salt and Pepper Shakers
Dimensions: 6cm tall x 5.5cm diameter
Condition: Both pieces are in great to excellent vintage condition with no real surface wear that we can see.
