Three-piece Japanese Silver Tea Service

Description:

Three-piece Japanese Silver Tea Service, late 19th/early 20th century, bearing the jungin mark and an additional character mark for the retailer or maker, with bamboo branches to a stippled ground, teapot, covered sugar, and creamer, teapot ht. 5 in., approx. 35.1 troy oz.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Light surface wear, minor nicks to handles, teapot spout with a few minor pinprick dents.


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