RARE Antique Noritake Fine China Dinnerware - Pattern #5505 "Doranne"

This beautiful antique and rare Noritake China Dinnerware (set for 12) is dated between 1951 and 1961.
Each piece shows its beautiful white porcelain with platinum trim.   The "Doranne" (#5505) pattern consists of small flower-like designs in light blue & gray with leafs of various types in gray and brown.
Total pieces = 88 (set for 12), are as follows:
12 ~ Dinner plates
12 ~ Bread (or side) plates
12 ~ Soup bowls
12 ~ Salad plates
12 ~ Dessert (or fruit) bowls
12 ~ footed Teacups
12 ~ Saucers
1   ~ Gravy boat w/ attached understate
1   ~ Veggie dish (round)
1   ~ Serving plate (round)
1   ~ large Platter (oval)
NOTE:::  There is a small nick on 1 teacup and 1 saucer, and a chip on 1 soup bowl SO LOOK CLOSELY AT THE PHOTOS!!!!!
This entire set was very well taken care of and still looks like new.   Aside from the aforementioned issues, its still in EXCELLENT condition!!   No cracks, no scratches, no utensil marks, etc.   You be the judge! TOTAL WEIGHT = 62 lbs. The shipment will be broken down into 4 separate boxes; each one of same (or similar) size & weight.   Unfortunately, both UPS & USPS base shipping costs for multiple shipments to same location off the total weight, not per box.  GENERAL STATEMENT:
I am not considered an expert on these items, and descriptions are to the best of my knowledge or recollection, as well as research conducted. I did my best to capture every detail in the photos taken for each product for accuracy and integrity.   Please review ALL
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(a)  To ensure safe transit, this entire set will ship in 4 different boxes; each one similar in size and weight.   I'd rather they get there in 1-piece and want keep the weight manageable.
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