Noritake china 5502 Chatham pattern. 12 sets serving. Excellent condition
Hi ioan
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 91-piece Noritake parcel gilt porcelain part dinner service for 12
In the Chatham pattern, #5502, bearing the Nippon Toki "N" mark in use after 1953, comprising:
12 dinner plates
12 lunch plates
12 dessert or bread plates
12 soup bowls
12 fruit bowls
12 cups with 12 saucers
2 graduated oval platters
1 oval serving bowl
1 circular covered serving bowl
1 gravy or sauce bowl with underplate
1 cream pitcher
1 covered sugar bowl
CONDITION: Client represents this set to be in excellent condition; value assumes no chips, breaks, repairs or losses.
$550-900*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
Hi ioan,
I based the count on the photos and your description so if it's more or less than 91 pieces please let me know so I can correct the appraisal and re-evaluate if necessary.
Thanks and have a great evening,
Delia