FIVE PIECE JAPANESE STERLING SILVER TEA SET.

FIVE PIECE JAPANESE STERLING SILVER TEA SET. Meiji Period, Japan. Consisting of 10″ h tall tea pot; 7-1/2″ h small tea pot; 3-3/4″ h creamer; 4-1/2″ h covered sugar together with a pair of tongs. Repousse decorated overall with crysanthemums. Each, except tongs, marked on base with symbol of turtle within a triangle and with calligraphic Japanese hallmark. Accompanied by a letter from F.S. Cobb to Mr. H.M. Bonney describing the tea set as having been produced for “one of our ministers or consuls to China” now being given as a gift. Letter dated November 9, 1937. WEIGHT: 56 troy oz total weight. SIZE: As noted. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-25893 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3683	$7,475.00	FIVE PIECE JAPANESE STERLING SILVER TEA SET. Meiji Period, Japan. Consisting of 10″ h tall tea pot; 7-1/2″ h small tea pot; 3-3/4″ h creamer; 4-1/2″ h covered sugar together with a pair of tongs. Repousse decorated overall with crysanthemums. Each, except tongs, marked on base with symbol of turtle within a triangle and with calligraphic Japanese hallmark. Accompanied by a letter from F.S. Cobb to Mr. H.M. Bonney describing the tea set as having been produced for “one of our ministers or consuls to China” now being given as a gift. Letter dated November 9, 1937. WEIGHT: 56 troy oz total weight. SIZE: As noted. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-25893 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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