Noritake Christmas Ball Hand Painted Porcelain Asparagus/Serving Trays, and Mustard Jars with Spoons Collection, c.1912-1930.

Produced from 1906 to 1991, Noritake's most opulent pattern, considered one of the most beautiful ever made, is generally known as design number 16034, 43061, or 175, and has been long admired for its hand-painted 24Kt gold enameled border detail. Noritake's quality porcelain presents a bright white center and a light yellow, hand-tinted border, a subtle base for the elegance of gold gilt beaded rims, raised scrolls, floral bulbs, and its crowning glory, interpreted as the ornamental "Christmas Ball". This is an older 5-piece set of serving pieces from the Christmas Ball pattern and it includes the rare/ unique asparagus serving tray- really, perfect and deep enough for anything you wish-along with two round serving trays, perfect for setting smaller side portions of bread, crackers, or vegetables on both sides of the table.  Most adorable, however, are the condiment/mustard jars, each complete with its own porcelain spoon. For mustard, ketchup, honey, relish or even tartar sauce, thes