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Rare Sterling Silver Japanese Geisha Shoes Salt & Pepper Pots C1920 Japan 44g
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Rare Sterling Silver Japanese Geisha Shoes Salt & Pepper Pots C1920 Japan 44g

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 September 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare set of Japanese solid sterling silver salt and pepper pots. They are hallmarked STERLING 950 standard and I would date it to c1920. They have been superbly designed being in the form of a pair of traditional Japanese geisha shoes. They are in superb condition being free from dings, splits and repairs. They measure approx. 2 inches (5cm) long by 1.25 inches (3.2cm) wide by 1.25 inches (3.2cm) tall and have a combined weight of 44 grams. Beautiful rare examples.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Pots to the 1920s.

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A rare set of Japanese solid sterling silver salt and pepper pots. They are hallmarked STERLING 950 standard and I would date it to c1920. They have been superbly designed being in the form of a pair of traditional Japanese geisha shoes. They are in superb condition being free from dings, splits and repairs. They measure approx. 2 inches (5cm) long by 1.25 inches (3.2cm) wide by 1.25 inches (3.2cm) tall and have a combined weight of 44 grams. Beautiful rare examples.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Pots to the 1920s.

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Two miniature sterling silver cruet pots shaped like traditional Japanese geta shoes, angled against a plain grey background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I Two miniature sterling silver cruet pots shaped like traditional Japanese geta shoes, angled against a plain grey background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Sterling Silver Japanese Geisha Shoes Salt & Pepper Pots C1920 Japan 44g

Archive II Two miniature sterling silver cruet pots shaped like traditional Japanese geta shoes, angled against a plain grey background. View II
Archive III Two miniature sterling silver cruet pots shaped like traditional Japanese geta shoes, angled against a plain grey background. View III
Archive IV Two miniature sterling silver cruet pots shaped like traditional Japanese geta shoes, angled against a plain grey background. View IV
Archive V Two miniature sterling silver cruet pots shaped like traditional Japanese geta shoes, angled against a plain grey background. View V
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Archive VII Two miniature sterling silver cruet pots shaped like traditional Japanese geta shoes, angled against a plain grey background. View VII
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Two miniature sterling silver cruet pots shaped like traditional Japanese geta shoes, angled against a plain grey background.
RARE STERLING SILVER JAPANESE GEISHA SHOES SALT & PEPPER POTS c1920 JAPAN 44g
Ref: SA1086592
Two miniature sterling silver cruet pots shaped like traditional Japanese geta shoes, angled against a plain grey background.
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  • ObjectCruet Sets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJapanese Export
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsMinimised traditional footwear form, Perforated dispensing apertures, Hinged or fitted components

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Japanese export silver refers to items crafted in Japan primarily during the Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa periods, specifically for Western markets, often featuring traditional motifs executed in high-grade sterling silver.

These pieces are typically forged from sterling silver or .950 silver standard, utilising traditional artisan techniques such as hand-hammering, repousse, chasing, and detailed casting to create miniature sculptural forms.

Authenticity is verified by inspecting artisan signatures or Jungin stamps, testing silver purity levels with acid or XRF technology, and examining the natural patination, wear patterns, and construction methods consistent with early 20th-century craftsmanship.

Antique silver novelties serve as refined focal points on dining tables, sideboards, or display cabinets, introducing metallic contrast and historical narrative into minimalist or eclectic interior designs.

Preserve antique silver by gently washing with lukewarm water and mild soap when necessary, avoiding abrasive polishes that can wear away finer details, and storing in a tarnish-resistant environment with stable humidity.
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