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Antique Salt & Pepper Shakers - Novelty Figural Pair - Japanese Silver Gilt

$ 221.76

Availability: 60 in stock
  • Style: Meiji
  • Age: 1900-1940
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Region: Asia
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Material: Silver
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Type: Salt & Pepper Shakers
  • Pattern: Japanese
  • Condition: Very good.
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    Pair of Japanese parcel gilt silver and niello novelty salt and pepper shakers, ca 1910. Each: In form of gosho-guruma, the exclusive ox-drawn cart that permitted aristocrats and members of the imperial family to travel in comparative comfort and privacy. Rectilinear body set on open frame mounted to axis with 2 rotating wheels. Windows shuttered. Applied flower heads on niello ground. Wheels have contrasting niello ornament on gilt ground. Back pierced. Ox not included?must be piloted by hand. Marked "Sterling".
    Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x W 2 3/4 x D 7/8 in. Total gross weight: 1.4 troy ounces. #BV335, BV336, BV337 & BV338