Very Fine Imperial Japanese Silver Cigarette Case

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1940: item #974623
051034

The size of Japanese Imperial Silver Cigarette Case: 3 3/8" L x 2 3/4" W x 1 1/2" Thick. It is beautifully made Japanese Imperical Silver Cigarette case with Imperial family crest, Kiku Mon. It is sterling silver although it does not have Jungin marking. It weighs 3 ounce. The workmenship is superb. The sureface of cigarette case has matt finish. The Kiku mon and mechanical push knob are made with gold I think after examined with lupe and it does not looks like gold plated. Mechanical button has... Click for details

Set of 12 Sterling Silver Japanese Place Card Holders

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1940: item #967505

A fun set of 12 Japanese sterling silver place card holders. Such varied pieces are sure to be a conversation starter at any meal. Marked: K. Oyeda 950 S. and in excellent condition, the average height is about 1.25 inches. Circa 1930.

Unusual Japanese Sterling Demitasse Spoons with Pearl

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1960: item #967385
JH-AE

A very unusual set sterling demitasse spoons with a pearl in each handle. Marked "Japan Sterling" on the back of their bowls, they are in excellent condition. The set of 6 are in their original box.

Meiji Period Silver Bottle Vase

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1920: item #960457
6-697

An extraordinary pear-shaped silver bottle vase chiseled entirely in relief with profusions of kiku along the body and exquisitely wrought butterflies perched along the neck. Etched lappets with floral sprays under the rim provide contrast to the powerful modeling of the kiku. The incised signature of Toshiyuki is on the base and this unique silver vase is in excellent condition. Height: 11.75" Meiji Period, Japan

Catalog of Japanese "Imperial Silver Bonbonnieres"

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Contemporary: item #959770
051909

The size of book: 11 11/16" L x 8 3/8" wide x 7/16" thick.
The catalog book title, "Imperial Silver Bonbonnieres".
Author or catalog: Sensu Tadashi.
He is the one written Daruma Vol. 62 Japanese Imperial Silver Bonbonniere article. ... Click for details

Fine Japanese Imperial Silver Bonbonniere Karakusa Dsn

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1950: item #959766
030105

The size of Bonbonniere: 2 1/8" Long x 1 5/8" Wide x 7/8" High (5.5cm x 4.2cm x 2.2cm )
Beautiful Japanese Imperial Silver Bonbonniere with finely carved Karakusa design with Imperial Family Crest(Kiku Mon) with 16 petals with raise gold work. The condition of bonbonniere is excellent. It weigh 2.8 oz. It is marked Samurai Shokai Stering on the bottom left corner. Dating from Taisho to Early Showa. 1915-1930.... Click for details

Nicely Carved Japanese Imperial Silver Bonbonniere

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1950: item #959764
030104

The size of Bonbonniere: 2 7/8" Long x 7/8" High(7.3cm longest x 2.3 cm high). Very nicely/heavyly carved in the design of Ume-no-ki(plum tree) design, Japanese Imperial Silver Bonbonniere. It weight 2.7 ounces. Nice heavy weight for the size. It has Imperial Kiku Mon(chrysanthemum crest) with raised gold work. It has Jngin(pure silver) marking as well as the maker name, Shinjo in side way. The condition of bonbonniere excellent condition, no dent or repair. little age wear on the bottom. Box ha... Click for details

Pretty Japanese Silver Bonboniere Hitsu Ark Shape

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1950: item #959761
030107

The size of Silber Bonbonniere : 2"(5cm) Square x 1 5/8" High(4.2cm). Very attractive Japanese sterling silver Bonbonniere. It has the shape of Hitsu(Japanese box container usually carry important items). Of course, this is miniture size. Bonbonnier has two type of Kamon(family mon) on top, right side one is Takeda-bishi(daiamond shape) left with Ken(sword) design. It came with red tassel. It is marked Jungin(pure silver), Hattori Sei(Hattori made). Hattori is famous Jeweler in Ginza. They are s... Click for details

Japanese Silver Kodansu Formed As A Jewelry Box

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1920: item #959229
FC-705P

An openwork silver kodansu formed as a jewelry box with double doors, elaborate hinges and clasp, foliate top-handle and three drawers with green velvet-lined interiors. On the exterior, the majestic ho-o bird spreads its wings in mid-flight against trellises of lush pawlonia leaves and foliage. Scenes on all four sides of the silver chest are executed with finely incised and partly -hammered detailing.(This auspicious scene is associated with the Chinese legend, teaching that the ho-o bird... Click for details

Japanese Small Silver Oval Shaped Box

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1930: item #955324

Beautiful Japanese small silver lidded box with oval shape, decorated with 2 kiri mon and characters on lid, back has maker's stamp, in original kiri box also with maker's name, c. 1930's. Size: 2 3/4" long x 1 1/2" wide x 1/4" think.