Sold
This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
For sale is another of these fantastic sets of six Japanese Meiji period Sanju Saku silver and enamel teaspoons. Each teaspoon with slightly different floral design and enamel to the bowl. In this case each spoon has a beautifully worked dragon to the handle terminal.
The spoons are marked illegibly but and are essentially identical (save for the handles) to a set previously in the Collection, stock number A741, that carry the triangular turtle mark of the renowned Japanese maker Sanju Saku, and I am certain this is a true set of six all by that maker. The spoons are in very good original condition with no noticeable enamel losses and no restoration. The detailing of the flowers is really outstanding, as is the modelling of the dragon handles.
Sanju Saku was one of Japan’s leading silversmiths, based in Yokahama, making and retailing silver with enamels to this style circa 1880-1920.
Maker: Sanju Saku
Designer: Sanju Saku
Date: Meiji circa 1900
Marks: Illegible marks
Material: Sterling Silver, enamel
Condition: Very good – see description and images
Size: 11 cm long
Weight: 0.4 oz, 10 grams each
Stock number
A1099The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees