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This gorgeous mid-century Sterling Silver Baby Spoon and Fork Set is from the famed Mitsukoshi Department Store, Tokyo. This beautiful …
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This gorgeous mid-century Sterling Silver Baby Spoon and Fork Set is from the famed Mitsukoshi Department Store, Tokyo. This beautiful set features a beautiful sleek design and comes in the original box. The spoon and fork are engraved; the characters engraved inside are 銀製
Meaning of the symbols:
• 銀 (Yín / Gin) = Silver
• 製 (Zhì / Sei) = Made/Manufactured
This hallmark means “Made of Silver” and suggests that the item is crafted from solid silver rather than being silver-plated. However, the exact purity (e.g., 925 sterling silver or higher) isn’t specified, so additional markings or tests might be needed to confirm the precise silver content.
"The oldest department store in Japan is the Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store. It began as a kimono shop called Echigoya in 1673 and later became a department store in 1904. The main branch in Nihombashi, Tokyo, is considered Japan's first department store and is a designated National Important Cultural Property," according to the official Tokyo Travel Guide.
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- Dimensions
- 0.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 3.5ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Excellent condition with some tarnish and scratches, as noted in photos. Damage to box as noted in photos. Excellent condition with some tarnish and scratches, as noted in photos. Damage to box as noted in photos. less
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