Five-piece Japanese Silver Tea and Coffee Service

Description:

Five-piece Japanese Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Yokohama, early 20th century, Musashiya, maker, each with iris motif throughout, coffeepot, teapot, covered sugar, waste bowl, and creamer, also with matching, unmarked sugar tongs, coffeepot ht. 8 1/4 in., approx. 71.1 troy oz.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

Coffeepot and teapot with different heat stops. Strainer to teapot with dents around rim, still sits well. Finial to covered sugar and teapot with very minor dent (unobtrusive),finial to sugar soldered to lid. Otherwise in good overall condition with only very light surface wear.


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