Lot 638
  • 638

A Japanese Export silver six-piece "Iris" tea set with matching silver-mounted wood tray, Arthur & Bond, Yokohama, circa 1900

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on bases, lampstand apparently unmarked
  • silver, ivorine (plastic), wood
  • height of kettle on lampstand 13 in., length of tray over handles 26 1/2 in.
  • 33 cm, 67.3 cm
boldly embossed with iris flowers on matted ground, comprising A Teapot, Coffee Pot, Kettle on Lampstand, Creamer, Sugar Bowl, Tea Caddy, and two-handled Tray with wood panel inlaid with silver iris border and mounted with a crested plaque

Condition

coffee pot handle slightly loose, burner with some minor dents, kettle insulators replaced and don't match those on the pots, tray with a few minor losses to inlay, overall good condition
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