Hi Celia,

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 56-piece Noritake parcel gilt china part dinner service for 8
In the "Barton" pattern, made in Japan, bearing the Nippon Toki "N" back stamp in use from 1953, comprising:
8 dinner plates
8 salad/luncheon plates
8 dessert plates
8 bowls
12 cups with 8 saucers
2 oval serving bowls, one smaller, one larger
1 circular platter
1 gravy bowl with underplate
CONDITION: This service is reported - and appears - to be in good condition. Value assumes no chips, breaks, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: Unknown
$ 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, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia