20th Century Meiji Japanese Solid Silver Iris Cocktail Shaker & Cups, c.1900

Antique early 20th Century Japanese solid silver cocktail shaker and six beakers. All pieces are decorated with water irises on a spot hammered b...

A “dial-a-drink“ recipe cocktail shaker made in the USA produced in the 1930s. The mechanism works by rotating the shaker, each small adjustment revealing windows which describe how ...

19th Century Japanese Meiji period monumental silver bowl, exceptional and magnificent quality, embossed with a continuous landscape and large cherry tree and blossom in high relief ...

20th Century Japanese Meiji period silver bowl, double walled, depicting the view of mount Fuji from a lake, with boats and small island with banzai trees, on a matted hand hammered ...

Antique 20th century American “dial-a-drink“ recipe cocktail shaker, produced in the 1930s. The mechanism works by rotating the shaker, each small adjustment reveals windows which de...

20th century British silver plated cocktail Shaker, of large proportions, the body acting as a Shaker, with four gilt-lined graduated shot cups, ...

Mid-20th century barware / tableware 14 pieces cocktail shaker service with red sailing boat design details and gold trimmed top. Each piece is in great vintage condition. Minor wear...

A 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail shaker set with six cups Date, Circa 1920. Origin Austria. A wonderful decorative large cocktail shaker ...

A most interesting and novel set of spirit cups fashioned to replicate British campaign field service cookware, likely intended for use in toasting ceremonies, their undersides all b...

A great piece, late 20th century novelty cocktail shaker in the form of a Robot, with clown button features, Circa 1970. Upon purchasing this item it was described as a Clown Robot...

Vodka bucket in solid silver 800 the removable lid has spaces for 6 glasses and the vodka bottle. Completely handmade Made in Florence, Italy, Duty marks...

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...