Got this Teapot from an estate sale. I have two of them, this is the smaller one. The family lived overseas a great many years in the mid 1900's, and I believe they were stationed in Japan for some time also. Most of the items obtained are European. This one has an oriental marking on the bottom, but have not been able to find anything like it online. I would be inclined to guess that it is Japanese rather than Chinese, but I cannot read asian writing, so cannot discern the difference between the two languages.
It is marked... Sterling
It weighs about 18 ounces and appears to be entirely silver other than two bone o-rings in the handle that gives it the bamboo shape.
There are no dents or dings, and appears to have been barely used, if at all.
Please let me know if you can tell me the origin.
I could not get a good close up image of the marking with my camera. I will try to get a better one with my phone later.
I purchased this Settee from a reputable antiques dealer in the early 1990's and I was told it was American from the 1880's or 90's. It appears to have a the original porecelain casters. I think it is walnut. The fabric is not original. How much is it worth and what could I expect to get for it? I wan to sell it.
