Japanese Sterling & Enamel Tea Set 1000 PURE

Description

JAPANESE STERLING & ENAMEL TEA SET                   HAND MADE - 1000 PURE SILVER
This is a very fine and rare
late Meiji period
Japanese
1000 pure silver
and partial cloisonne enamel
four piece
tea or coffee service.
Signed.
The set features
partially enameled
cascading wisteria
and
iris along gentle stream
decoration
and
the original
spread wing honey bee finials.
Leaf wrap bamboo handles and spouts
and
the original
enameled iris
sugar tongs.
Never monogrammed.
This late 19th century Japanese 1000 pure silver partial enamel coffee pot 9 inches
tall and 8 1/2 handle to spout and the complete four piece set 48 standard ounces.
Hallmarked as shown "1000" & Japanese character for pure
and work shop or maker's name in characters.
In fine condition.
Retains original hand carved detail throughout.
Rich sterling ( 1000 pure) patina.
Original handle secure.
Covers flush  base.
Several tiny dinks to sugar bowl, three small shallow bumps to cream jug.
Some wear to enamel work.
Sells world wide.
Applicable sales tax.