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Rare - Superb Large Seki Takehiko Japanese Gilt & Silver Treasure Ship with Case
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Rare - Superb Large Seki Takehiko Japanese Gilt & Silver Treasure Ship with Case

1940 - 1960
Sold 8 August 2025 · Lee Sherman Antiques
This “Rare - Superb Large Seki Takehiko Japanese Gilt & Silver Treasure Ship with Case” found a buyer.

It was listed by Lee Sherman Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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A very attractive and detailed sterling silver model of a ship made in Japan in c. 1950 (likely by Seki Takehiko, born 1908, working from 1936). The yacht is in excellent condition throughout and is beautifully made with a lovely finish to the silver with gilded highlights. The ship is encased in a glazed wooden-framed case. Hallmarked to the rear of the ship. Exquisite detailing.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this Japanese Silver Treasure Ship to the 1950s.

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Description
A very attractive and detailed sterling silver model of a ship made in Japan in c. 1950 (likely by Seki Takehiko, born 1908, working from 1936).
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The yacht is in excellent condition throughout and is beautifully made with a lovely finish to the silver with gilded highlights.
Lee Sherman Antiques

The ship is encased in a glazed wooden-framed case. Hallmarked to the rear of the ship. Exquisite detailing.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this Japanese Silver Treasure Ship to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150506
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Archive I A detailed silver and gilt miniature Japanese treasure ship sculpture sits on sculpted waves inside a wood-framed glass display case. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A detailed silver and gilt miniature Japanese treasure ship sculpture sits on sculpted waves inside a wood-framed glass display case.
Rare - Superb Large Seki Takehiko Japanese Gilt & Silver Treasure Ship With Case
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  • ObjectDecorative Sculpture
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleJapanese Traditional
  • MaterialSilver, Gold, Wood, Glass
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsTakarabune design, Sculpted waves, Dragon prow, Detailed sails

A takarabune, or treasure ship, is a mythical ship in Japanese folklore piloted by the Seven Gods of Fortune, traditionally associated with the New Year and good fortune.

These decorative objects are generally crafted from base metals featuring silver and gold electroplating, often mounted on sculpted bases and housed within wooden and glass display cases.

Authentic pieces by renowned Japanese silversmiths often bear signature hallmarks or stamps, exhibit fine hand-chased detailing, and come with original fitted presentation cases or labels.

This type of decorative object makes a striking focal point when displayed on a bookshelf, sideboard, or mantelpiece, where its metallic sheen contrasts with minimalist surroundings.

To preserve the finish, keep the object enclosed in its protective case to minimise dust and tarnish, and avoid using abrasive chemical cleaners on the plated surfaces.
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