$4,148
Three-piece Japanese Export Silver Tea Set, early 20th century, double-walled construction, with repousse decoration of writhing dragons, comprising ovoid creamer, covered sugar, and teapot with upright handle formed as bypass dragon-snakes, with dragon head spout, ht. 9 1/4 in., approx. 34 troy oz. total. teapot with a few light, unobtrusive dings.sugar with dragon finial very light pushed into lid. creamer handle repaired at lower join of handle to body, a break, and a small solder repair to dragon's whisker, and overall light cleaning wear. sugar with solder repairs to dragon whisker, and a small repaired split (approx. 1").
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-10-02