Hi Amity, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Noritake was one of the most popular names for dinnerware in the mid 20th Century; not only was it handsome and serviceable but it was also comparatively affordable. Increasingly few people today, however, entertain in such a formal way and the market is saturated with services of varying sizes, colors, etc. Because there is less demand than supply, fair-market / auction prices for Noritake remain low, typically bringing $4-8 PER PIECE. While you have a relatively small service with few serving pieces (platters, tureens, serving bowls, etc), the fact that you have the same (and even) number of place pieces (plates, bowls, cups), benefits its value, which I've appraised at about $6-10/piece Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A vintage 60-piece Noritake parcel gilt porcelain part dinner service for 8 In the "Denise" pattern (#5508), made in Japan, bearing the Nippon Toki "N" mark in use from 1953, comprising: 8 dinner plates 8 luncheon plates 8 salad/dessert plates 8 soup plates 8 dessert bowls 8 cups with 8 saucers 1 pitcher (cream or gravy) 1 covered bowl 2 oval bowls/platters CONDITION: This service appears to be in good condition; value assumes no chips, breaks, repairs or losses. PROVENANCE: unknown $400-600 for the set* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto. ~ Delia
