Silver On Copper Tea Set

A rare set of 6, mid 1960s stoneware plates by famed Japanese-American potter Teruo Hara. Each plate is signed on the reverse with Hara's TH chop mark. Hara's work is difficult to co...

Like with the natural patination of silver, copper, or brass, the final result and color uniformity of the patina cannot be guaranteed.

There was a great demand in the West during the 18th and 19th centuries for Chinese porcelain dinner sets, tea services, vases, etc., and Canton enamel helped to fill this demand.

Similar to the European tea caddy, these boxes often served as a way to impress while showing off ones wealth.

Like with the natural patination of silver, copper, or brass, the final result and color uniformity of the patina cannot be guaranteed.

Like with the natural patination of silver, copper, or brass, the final result and color uniformity of the patina cannot be guaranteed.

The company’s products were sold through a network of retailers and distributors around the world. Sterling Silver is an alloy composed by weight of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other meta...

Like with the natural patination of silver, copper, or brass, the final result and color uniformity of the patina cannot be guaranteed.

Like with the natural patination of silver, copper, or brass, the final result and color uniformity of the patina cannot be guaranteed.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, there was significant demand in the West for Chinese porcelain dinner sets, tea services, and vases, and Canton enamel played a vital role in meet...

Like with the natural patination of silver, copper, or brass, the final result and color uniformity of the patina cannot be guaranteed.

This example consists of a richly engraved horseshoe-shaped loop with a broad cutter and tapering round handles terminating in knobs.Portuguese traders began importing betel nuts int...