We're in love with vintage Noritake china ... Aichi, Japan. This allowed the company to control the quality of its goods and designs and ensured that the patterns appealed to U.S. buyers.

There are several versions of this pattern, and most are valuable. A 32-piece set sold at auction in 2023 for $3,276, which is about $512 a place setting. Foxboro is a vintage Noritake pattern ...