Japanese Sterling Silver

A stunning antique Japanese silver jewelry or keepsake box intricately designed and handcrafted, circa 1900s. Double skinned body, sides and lid are embossed in high-relief with wa...

Japanese Meiji silver tea caddy, ca 1910. Ovoid with straight inset neck and snug-fitting cover. Applied blossoming branches with birds flying overhead. Marked. Weight: 8.5 troy ounc...

A pair of antique Japanese Imperial sterling silver sake cups, Meiji Era, circa 19 to 20th century. Each featuring a long stem and the interior of the ...

This antique engraved sterling silver cigarette or decorative box was made in Japan in approximately 1900 in the period Japonisme style. The box is composed of an ebonized hardwood c...

This boxed set of six figural silver souvenir of the Imperial Hotel coffee or espresso spoons were made by the Okubo Brothers of Japan in approximately...

Antique Japanese Meiji period solid silver dragon photo/picture frame, circa 1900 This early-20th Century Japanese Meiji period solid silver water dragon photo frame is of exceptiona...

Being offered is a complete set of twelve ice tea / mint julep spoons. Each set of six come in the original case. The case has hinges on the side and...

Silver Birds Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 w/ Sliver Quail Birds. Antique valuable silver salt and pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased pair of quail bi...

Silver Swan Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 w/ Moving Wings. Antique valuable silver salt and pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased pair of swann. Oval, do...

K. Uyeda shop (Uyeda Shoten, 植田商店) was founded in 1884 by Uyeda Kichigoro (植田吉五郎) and is one of the oldest established Japanese silversmiths that is still in business today. At first...

PRESENTING a GORGEOUS, VERY HIGH QUALITY and EXTREMELY RARE piece of Japanese Meiji Period Sterling Silver 2 Handled Basket by Katsu Miyamoto. EXQUISITE, EXCEPTIONAL, RARE & IMPORTANT! This is definitely a Meiji Period piece due to the fact that it is marked with the sterling silver mark “jungin”. The Meiji period was from 1868 to 1912 and in 1928 a law was introduced in Japan compelling the use of decimal marks for silver. This pre-dates that decimalization law. We are of the opinion that it is from circa 1900. Miyamoto Shoko was founded in 1880 as the first silverware specialty shop. In 1899, Miyamoto Shoko’s silverwares were ordered by the family members of the Emperor of Japan, and to this day, they are making fine and graceful handicrafts with skillful craftsmen. Loved by numerous customers since the Meiji era, Miyamoto Shoko’s products have also been given to Princess Mako and Princess Kako of Akishino, as well as Princess Aiko Toshinomiya, on their birthdays. Katsu Miyamoto (宮本勝), in 1880, in order to increase the sales of tobacco and cigarettes to foreigners founded the Moyamoto Shoko company, which produced different silverwares in general and particularly silver cigarette cases. Miyamoto’s first name, Katsu (勝) in some sources is written as “Masaru”, since 勝 kanji can be pronounced in both ways. This basket is of the HIGHEST QUALITY imaginable! The top of the basket has the MOST GORGEOUS repousse work of flowers, probably lotus flowers, with leaves and foliage. It has an underlying chevron effect chasing, reflecting parquetry. The 2 handles are cast in the form of bamboo handles. The rim of the top likewise is cast as bamboo. The base is equally stunning in a different way! It is chased with a chevron effect, like parquetry flooring and the four feet simulate pieces of sliced bamboo with an interlinking gallery of support columns, likewise, simulating bamboo. The QUALITY of WORKMANSHIP is OUTSTANDING! The pieces weighs exactly 525 grams. This piece takes my breath away! This is one for the SERIOUS COLLECTOR of EXQUISITE AND RARE Japanese silver. You will not find another like it, for sale ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD …… I know as I have searched! Provenance: Acquired from a Dallas Private Collector. Dimensions: 9.6 inches wide, 7.6 inches deep and 2.75 inches tall ( 7.25 inches tall with handles up) Condition: Very good. It looks like the base 4 legged gallery, has been repaired/re-attached to the base, but otherwise it is excellent and of Museum quality. The Meiji period (明治時代 Meiji-jidai?), also known as the Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from October 23, 1868 through July 30, 1912.[1] This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan during which Japanese society moved from being an isolated feudal society to its modern form. Fundamental changes affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded with the reign of Emperor Meiji after 1868, and lasted until his death in 1912. It was succeeded by the Taishō period upon the accession of Emperor Taishō to the throne. Solid silver pieces...

This antique inkwell was made by the well known English owned Arthur & Bond of Japan in approximately 1900 in a period Anglo-Japanese style. The cube shaped bottle of the inkwell is ...

Japanese hammered silver vase by Seiho, a handled ewer form with round capsule body with a pronounced mid-body ridge, tapering stove pipe neck on centre with the mouth terminating a...

Japanese Silver Bowl from the Meiji period, of hemispherical form with scalloped rim upon a round foot. The exterior is profusely embossed in chrysanthemum...

Antique silver cup or Decorative Japanese cup, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Tested with the scratch test. Decorated with ...

We are happy to offer you this pair of sterling silver Japanese salt shakers from the 1960s. The are uber-modern and sleek. A very unusual pair that are q...

Japanese Meiji silver kettle heavily hand chased in repousse irises. Applied cast elements around the handle. Comes with a custom wooden stand, decorated with lingzi fungus. The kett...

This large 118 piece Japanese silver by Hosoya Modernism style silver flatware set (reminiscent of Modern Classic by Lunt) has a higher silver c...

An extremely fine quality antique heavy gauge Japanese silver incense box, the cover inset with a copper and inlaid metal panel depicting a seated figure drinking from a large bowl a...

Set of 18 Sterling Silver Place Card Holders in the shape of a Torri Sterling silver hallmark Japanese work from the mid-20th century Height: 3.5 cm Width: 3.2 cm Weight: 131 grams

We are delighted to offer this beautiful vintage Japanese solid silver fan/Sensu/O-gi made circa 1960s. The fan can be displayed on a wooden stand (included) and presents itself with a pronounced contrast of the silver background and the mixed metal highlights of floral blossoms, birds and foliate motifs. The mixed metal decoration is typical of classic Japanese design and consists of gold and Shakudo copper. The fan is crafted in its open position and is fixed (cannot be collapsed) with its angles and sections being exceptionally well made in a fine gauge of silver that realistically replicates the delicacy of paper fans. Silver Japanese pot...

Exquisitely crafted 19th century silver Japanese figural flowers in a contemporary plexiglass pot.