Hi Renee, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A vintage Noritake parcel gilt ivory china tea service In the Dignation pattern (#7523), made in Japan, bearing the "N" backstamp in use from the 1950s, comprising: 6 salad plates 6 tea cups 6 saucers 1 tea pot 1 sugar bowl 1 cream pitcher CONDITION: never used, retains original packaging PROVENANCE: inherited $200-400 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, and thank you again for using Mearto.