Just Flowers is MIKASA pattern number A4184 and was part of their active catalog from 1974 until 1996. The bone colored background is accented with pink, yellow and blue flowers in a very tasteful and elegant pattern. It became one of their most popular patterns and still maintains an active following. In addition to the food service, MIKASA has added other items like candy dishes in the pattern.




The primary table setting pieces:

            Dinner plate   10 5/8"
            Salad plate   7 5/8"
            Bread plate   6 /8"
            Soup bowl   6 1/2" (often called a "coupe" bowl)
            Cup    2 7/8"
            Saucer    6"

            Luncheon plate   9 1/8"
            Dessert bowl   5" (often called a "compote")



Service pieces:

            Vegetable bowl (round)   9 1/8"
            Vegetable bowl (round, covered)   9 1/8"
            Vegetable bowl (round)   8 1/4"  
            Tureen w/ handles   10 1/4" x 5" H
            Platter, small   13"
            Platter, medium   14 3/4"
            Platter, large   16 7/8"
            Gravy boat
            Gravy boat underplate
            Sauce boat   9 3/8"
            Butter tray   9 1/8"
            Relish   7 3/4"
            Salt/pepper   3 1/4"
            Cache pot    6 3/4"w x 6 1/4"h



Coffee and tea service:

            Coffee pot   8 3/4"
            Tea pot   6 1/4"
            Mini Coffee pot   6 3/4"
            Cream   4" (8 oz)
            Sugar with lid   3 1/4" x 4 1/4"
            Coaster   5"

Other:

             Candle stands
             Vase
             Candy dish   4 1/2" x 4 1/4"
             Dinner Bell   6" H
             Cake stand   12" x 2 1/2" H
             Ashtray   8" x 2 1/2" H


This was our first purchased set of brand new china and has served us well since 1976. We continue to add to the set. ebay has provided an excellent forum to find completion and replacement items.

All items appear over time. Be patient unless you desperately need a piece now. The prices have come down over the past few years as more sellers discover ebay and buyers have learned to wait for deals. Replacements, Inc has virtually all of the set all of the time but their prices are substantially higher than ebay prices.

Like all fine china, these should be washed by hand, not in an automatic dishwasher. The chemicals in dishwasher soap are much harsher, and, invisible hairline cracks and fractures can be ascerbated by the very high temperatures.

Use your china. The more your children see it on the table, the more they will develop a bond with it. As they see you handling it properly, this will give you the opportunity to teach them the care for quality possessions like fine china. That's a lesson all of us can use periodically.

Please drop me a line if you have any questions or suggestions.

I am not a dealer and I do not sell.

Ralph Vaughan