August Gallery Auction
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3019
Japanese Silver Hot Water Kettle on Stand
Estimate: $2,500 - $4,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Japanese Silver Hot Water Kettle on Stand, the globular design chased, and repousse in high relief with iris motifs, on tripodal iris stem legs, the body hammered throughout; domed lid and bail handle. Stamped with marks to base underside, in Japanese, 九百五十, meaning 950.
{Approximate weight, in grams: 1740.}.
Condition
One section of body punched in; a few of the high relief sculptural elements loose. Probably missing spacers to hold handle in place and, therefore, handle is removable, possibly repaired. Smaller dents, nicks, some roughness to edges, tarnish, patina, white residue, likely dried polish; kettle sits at an angle on stand. Please contact the Furniture and Decorative Arts Department for a detailed condition report on this lot.
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