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Having trouble identifying these marks. Just something in my mom’s estate. I’m not a dealer. Sorry, I don’t even know what side is up.

In my opinion this is Yokohama Kutani ware.
The marks read: Nippon 日本 Yokohama 横濱 Ocho-ya 尾悵屋 Zo 造 (Japan Yokohama made by Ocho shop) and Ocho-ya 尾帳屋 Zo 造 (2nd photo).
Different writing styles.
It's also possible that Ochoya is a (family) name.
Date around 1900.
However, I have found no info at all about this maker using the English name Ochoya and the Japanese name 尾悵屋.
Regards,
Martin.

Dear Martin,
I read it 尾張屋造 -　Owariya-zō - Made by Owariya (shop)
Owari Province is the old name of today`s Aichi prefecture. Probably name of the shop in Yokohama, where Seto porcelain was painted for export at the end of the Meiji era.

With regards,
I. Nagy

Dear I.Nagy,
Thanks for the correction.
I had to choose from 3 Kanji 帳 or 張 or 悵 and the last one came in my opinion the closest to that 2nd Kanji, although not really exactly the same.
I agree with you, Owari-ya makes more sense.
Thanks again,
Martin.

Thank you for you time and expertise!

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