Hi Don,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage 65-piece Noritake parcel gilt porcelain part dinner service for 12
In the "Biarritz" pattern, made in Japan, bears the Morimura "M" backstamp in use from circa 1920-1940, comprising:
12 dinner plates
12 salad plates
12 bread and butter plates
11 cups with 12 saucers
1 gravy boat
2 vegetable servers
1 meat dish
1 covered tureen
1 large serving tray
CONDITION: reported to be in excellent condition; value assumes no chips, cracks, breaks, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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