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.

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