$4,650
EDO JAPANESE MIXED METAL FLATWARE, ELKINGTON, 1863. Fish knives and forks for nine with English gilt blades chased in Japanesque manner. Japanese handles variously signed represent examples of Shibuichi, high relief inlay, Shakudo, gold and silver in mythological and natural motifs (18). Provenance: Purchased Parke-Bernet, ca. 1950. 8 1/4" x 7 1/2"
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2011-12-02