c. 1960 Japan — Rare Sterling Silver Bamboo Spoon & Chopstick Rests, Set of Eight (272 g)

$1,600.00
This exceptionally rare set of eight solid sterling silver Japanese spoon and chopstick rests brings refined artistry to the table—perfect for an unforgettable sushi night or an elevated kaiseki-style presentation. Crafted in heavy sterling silver (marked STERLING CC), each rest is a miniature work of art combining traditional Japanese motifs with mid-century export craftsmanship. Each piece rests gracefully on small feet and features a silver bowl for the spoon, set against a subtly textured hammered ground. Flowing bamboo motifs run throughout, symbolizing longevity and harmony, while the attached chopstick rest is rendered figurally as bamboo, terminating in a distinctive crossed bamboo “X”—both sculptural and functional. The effect is elegant, tactile, and unmistakably Japanese. With a total weight of 272 grams, these have a satisfying, luxurious feel in hand. The maker’s mark—stamped in cursive and partially unreadable—suggests a small, specialized workshop, likely producing for the export market during the 1960s–1970s, when high-quality Japanese silver was made in limited quantities for discerning Western buyers. Perfect for nigiri, sashimi, maki, or temaki, these elevate the ritual of dining—your chopsticks poised neatly between bites, your spoon resting securely and beautifully. Whether used for sushi night, a refined dinner party, or displayed as objets de table, they are conversation pieces in the truest sense. Importantly, no other comparable set is currently available in silver—and certainly not in this form, quality, or completeness. Sets of eight are virtually unheard of, making these extremely rare. Spoon shown for illustration. Check out some of my other sterling silver flatware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
This exceptionally rare set of eight solid sterling silver Japanese spoon and chopstick rests brings refined artistry to the table—perfect for an unforgettable sushi night or an elevated kaiseki-style presentation. Crafted in heavy sterling silver (marked STERLING CC), each rest is a miniature work of art combining traditional Japanese motifs with mid-century export craftsmanship. Each piece rests gracefully on small feet and features a silver bowl for the spoon, set against a subtly textured hammered ground. Flowing bamboo motifs run throughout, symbolizing longevity and harmony, while the attached chopstick rest is rendered figurally as bamboo, terminating in a distinctive crossed bamboo “X”—both sculptural and functional. The effect is elegant, tactile, and unmistakably Japanese. With a total weight of 272 grams, these have a satisfying, luxurious feel in hand. The maker’s mark—stamped in cursive and partially unreadable—suggests a small, specialized workshop, likely producing for the export market during the 1960s–1970s, when high-quality Japanese silver was made in limited quantities for discerning Western buyers. Perfect for nigiri, sashimi, maki, or temaki, these elevate the ritual of dining—your chopsticks poised neatly between bites, your spoon resting securely and beautifully. Whether used for sushi night, a refined dinner party, or displayed as objets de table, they are conversation pieces in the truest sense. Importantly, no other comparable set is currently available in silver—and certainly not in this form, quality, or completeness. Sets of eight are virtually unheard of, making these extremely rare. Spoon shown for illustration. Check out some of my other sterling silver flatware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP