This item is over 50 years old. My mother told me that it was distributed as a monthly benefit for joining a mutual aid society, similar to Takashimaya's. It's an elegant and lovely set. I'm not currently considering selling individual pieces. There is some chipping of the gold trim. There are no chips. Color unevenness and black spots are from the original manufacturing. #ShowaRetro #VintageItem #RetroTableware #AntiqueTableware