FOUR ARTS AND CRAFTS HAMMERED TEA SERVICEFOUR ARTS AND CRAFTS HAMMERED TEA SERVICE STERLING SILV...FOUR ARTS AND CRAFTS HAMMERED TEA SERVICE STERLING SILVER WARES, MEIJI AND MARSHAL FIELDS, 1868-1940s, four silver wares sharing an overall hammered motif comprising one Meiji era Japanese personal tea ceremony teapot cast of pure silver with chrysanthemum form finial topped circular lid over a citrus form tapered neck body engraved with poetic script and elaborate signature, one side extending organic handle, verso with impressed seal and engraved marks, height: 3 1/2", without handle weighing approximately 4.95 troy oz, width: 3 1/2", depth: 5"; together with three American Marshal Fields Arts and Crafts sterling silver tablewares, Chicago, 1904-1940s, a cream ladle with chevron end and hand textured surface and silver gilt bowl interior, no. 1042, stamped, weighing approximately 1.14 troy oz, length: 5"; an Arts and Crafts tea strainer spoon with Gothic revival hand textured, riveted border and handle, no. 6271, stamped "STERLING," and with Marshall Fields company logo stamp, weighing approximately 1.195 troy oz, length: 5 7/8"; and an Arts and Crafts Colonial double-handled footed bowl, with chevron handles, verso within rectangle, "M.F. & Co. / STERLING / COLONIAL," no. 1081, weighing approximately 6.06 troy oz, height: 3", diameter: 7". Note: ??
Condition:
Some surface scratches and wear, mild tarnish. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”
