Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Specialty Auctions | October 22, 2020

Thu, Oct 22, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 177

Two Japanese Iron and Brass Lidded Teapots

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
19th century, one bell form with pierced bail handle, mountain and running horse decoration, lid with pine cone finial, height 9 in.; wide round form on tripod feet, brass handle and lid with beaded flower finial, open spout, height 6-1/2 in. - Provenance:

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, areas of rust and corrosion, scattered surface abrasions; bell form example with several breaks and losses to lower edge, heavily rusted interior; brass lidded example with spotting and discoloration to brass elements, verdigris to underside of lid
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