8 pcs. Meiji Japanese Silver Tea Set, Iris Decoration

Asian Export Sterling Silver Tea Service with high relief iris decorations, eight (8) pieces. ARTHUR & BOND, STERLING, and YOKOHAMA stamped to underside of bases. Includes a kettle on stand, coffee pot, teapot, tea caddy, covered sugar bowl, creamer, double-handled waste bowl, and a pair of sugar tongs. Also includes an International Silver Company burner. Pieces ranging in size from 9 3/4" H x 8" W to 1" H x 5" L. 116.60 total troy ounces. Meiji Period. Provenance: private Chattanooga collection. Consignor's grandparents acquired this set and the Arthur & Bond teacups also in this auction (see lot #3) while traveling in Asia in the early 1900s.
Condition Report: All items in overall very good condition. Handles slightly loose to teapots.