JAPANESE STERLING TEA CADDY MEIJI PERIOD SIGNED IN CHARACTERS 13 OZ.

A very fine Japanese sterling silver floral tea caddy.

Sadly selling our 40 year collection of Meiji silver. Many unique, one of a kind hand crafted examples.

Signed pure silver and for the maker.

Tapering ovoid.

Hand raised royal chrysanthemum sprays rising from grassy hill. Opposite side mixed bamboo and flowering prunus stand, rare design.

All over hand hammered surfaces.

The well fit cover with conforming floral work. Retains the original globe finial interior cover.

Never monogrammed.

This Japanese sterling silver hand crafted tea caddy just over 5 inches and 13 1/2 standard ounces.

Hallmarked as shown.

In excellent condition. Appears little used. Rich, lustreous silver patina throughout. The floral streams retain their original crisp, vibrant detail. Cover well fit and retains second interior cover.

Massachusetts residents are subject to sales tax.