Hi Deborah, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. I think I've gotten the piece count right based on your description and the photos but if it needs to be changed (and possibly re-evaluated) please let me know and I'll amend ASAP. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A vintage 38-piece Noritake Ireland parcel silver gilt porcelain part dinner service In the "Candace" pattern, made in Ireland, bearing the backstamp in use from 1977, comprising: 8 dinner plates 8 luncheon plates 8 bread and butter plates 8 cups with 8 saucers 1 large oval platter 2 serving bowls 1 gravy/sauce boat with underplate 2 salt/pepper shakers CONDITION: appears to be in good condition; value assumes no chips, breaks, losses or repairs PROVENANCE: original owner $200-300 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.
