A massive and fine quality Meiji period Japanese silver tea service c.1900. Comprising a kettle on stand, teapot, coffee pot, cream jug, covered sugar bowl, tea caddy, mixing bowl, sugar tongs, and a matching tea tray. Beautifully embossed and chased with irises in high relief. Marked with "Jungin" (pure silver) mark. Height of the kettle 13"(33cm), the tray measures 32.5" x 21.5" (82.5 x 54.6cm), total weight is 392.2 troy oz (12196g).