Hi Andrew,

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.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage 66-piece Noritake Ivory China parcel silver gilt part dinner service
in the Heather pattern (#7548), made in Japan, bearing the Nippon Toki "N" backstamp in use from 1962, comprising:
16 dinner plates
12 salad plates
12 dessert plates
10 cups with 12 saucers
1 gravy boat with 1 underplate, and
2 large platters
CONDITION: This service appears to be in generally good condition; value assumes no chips, breaks, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: Unknown
$ 275-525 for the service*
*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