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A SMALL GROUP OF MINIATURE SILVER VESSELS AND (cypress tub) applied with an aoi (hollyhock) crest, with a detachable
A MINIATURE BRONZE WATER-DROPPER IN THE FORM chimney, stamped Sterling Asahi 955, 4.5cm x 3.5cm (1¾in x 1 3/8in);
OF A TEAPOT the fourth another salt and pepper shaker in the form of a roofed well
Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century with a detachable bucket affixed to a stand, stamped Sterling, 8.7cm
Comprising two bonbonnieres (special gift containers for confectionery), x 7.8cm x 5.5cm (3 7/16in x 3 1/8in x 2 1/8in); the fifth and sixth two
two salt and pepper shakers, one container and a bronze water- miniature spoons, both approx., 6cm (2 3/8in) long; the last a bronze
dropper: the first a miniature dressing table engraved with a mokume miniature water-dropper in the form of a teapot, with a rubbed off
design on the front and a flowering cherry branch on the sides and signature on the base 4cm x 7cm (1 9/16in x 2¾in). (10).
reverse, inset with a glass mirror, stamped Sterling,8.2cm x 5cm x
3.5cm (3¼in x 2in x 1 3/8in); the second, another boat with full sail £800 - 1,000
applied with an aoi (hollyhock) crest, stamped Sterling, 7cm x 9cm (2¾in JPY120,000 - 150,000
x 3½in); the third a salt and pepper shaker in the form of a hinokiburo US$1,100 - 1,400

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