A Japanese Silver Five-Piece Tea and Coffee Service
Asahi Shoten, Tokyo, 20th Century
comprising a coffee pot, teapot, creamer, covered sugar, and waste bowl.
each marked Sterling / 950 and stamped with maker's mark
93 ozt 8 dwt gross
Height of coffee pot 11 inches.

The service is overall in good condition.
There are unobtrusive areas of wear commensurate with light use, including very light surface scratches and small areas of old tarnish.
The milk jug is slightly uneven on its feet.
There are two small dents to the body of the teapot, one small dent to the lid and a another smaller dent to the neck. There is one small dent to the body of the coffee pot.
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