c. 1920s–1930s Japanese Hattori Silver Bonbonnière, Wisteria Engraving, Original Presentation Case

$400.00
An elegant Japanese silver bonbonnière attributed to K. Hattori & Co., Tokyo, featuring a refined circular form and delicate engraved garlands of wisteria. The box is of the same form as a Hattori silver bonbonnière illustrated in a reference collection, although the engraving on this example differs. The defining feature is its exceptionally close-fitting lid, which meets the body at the midpoint with an almost seamless join. The exterior is sparsely decorated with graceful wisteria garlands, while the interior remains plain and unadorned. The understated ornament and precision of the construction give the piece a quietly sophisticated character. The box is accompanied by a fitted wooden presentation case with a sliding lid and a patterned textile drawstring pouch, constructed of silk-lined cotton with intricate geometric designs. A small handwritten note bearing Japanese characters is also present. The wooden case bears a Japanese Hattori mark incorporating a pocket-watch emblem, and an exterior sticker reads “Made in Japan.” K. Hattori & Co. was founded by Kintaro Hattori in 1881 and became a prominent Japanese watch and jewelry business. The Hattori association, distinctive form, and accompanying presentation accessories make this an appealing example of Japanese silverwork and early 20th-century giftware. Details Origin: Japan Attribution: K. Hattori & Co. Form: Circular silver bonbonnière Material: Silver; precise fineness not independently established Decoration: Engraved wisteria garlands Interior: Plain silver Dimensions: Approximately 61 mm diameter × 27 mm high Weight: 48 grams Marks: Japanese Hattori mark; additional rectangular cartouche Accompaniments: Fitted wooden sliding-lid case, patterned drawstring pouch, handwritten Japanese note Date: Tentatively circa 1920s–1930s Condition: Please refer to photographs for the condition of the silver surface, engraved decoration, marks, wooden case, and textile pouch. A distinctive collectible combining restrained Japanese decoration, finely fitted silverwork, and an attractive original-style presentation ensemble. The attribution and date are based on the available marks and comparison with a documented Hattori bonbonnière of similar form; the precise silver fineness and date have not been independently verified. Check out some more Japanese silver: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=46837186 Browse the whole shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
An elegant Japanese silver bonbonnière attributed to K. Hattori & Co., Tokyo, featuring a refined circular form and delicate engraved garlands of wisteria. The box is of the same form as a Hattori silver bonbonnière illustrated in a reference collection, although the engraving on this example differs. The defining feature is its exceptionally close-fitting lid, which meets the body at the midpoint with an almost seamless join. The exterior is sparsely decorated with graceful wisteria garlands, while the interior remains plain and unadorned. The understated ornament and precision of the construction give the piece a quietly sophisticated character. The box is accompanied by a fitted wooden presentation case with a sliding lid and a patterned textile drawstring pouch, constructed of silk-lined cotton with intricate geometric designs. A small handwritten note bearing Japanese characters is also present. The wooden case bears a Japanese Hattori mark incorporating a pocket-watch emblem, and an exterior sticker reads “Made in Japan.” K. Hattori & Co. was founded by Kintaro Hattori in 1881 and became a prominent Japanese watch and jewelry business. The Hattori association, distinctive form, and accompanying presentation accessories make this an appealing example of Japanese silverwork and early 20th-century giftware. Details Origin: Japan Attribution: K. Hattori & Co. Form: Circular silver bonbonnière Material: Silver; precise fineness not independently established Decoration: Engraved wisteria garlands Interior: Plain silver Dimensions: Approximately 61 mm diameter × 27 mm high Weight: 48 grams Marks: Japanese Hattori mark; additional rectangular cartouche Accompaniments: Fitted wooden sliding-lid case, patterned drawstring pouch, handwritten Japanese note Date: Tentatively circa 1920s–1930s Condition: Please refer to photographs for the condition of the silver surface, engraved decoration, marks, wooden case, and textile pouch. A distinctive collectible combining restrained Japanese decoration, finely fitted silverwork, and an attractive original-style presentation ensemble. The attribution and date are based on the available marks and comparison with a documented Hattori bonbonnière of similar form; the precise silver fineness and date have not been independently verified. Check out some more Japanese silver: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=46837186 Browse the whole shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP