Japanese Silver Makers Silver Makers Marks

Asahi Shoten Silver Maker Hallmarks and Information

Asahi Shoten Silver Maker Hallmarks and Information.

Asahi Shoten was a Japanese silver maker. This mark has been found on silver items dating to around the 1920’s to 1940’s. Other silver items found by this maker are dresser jars, cigarette cases, flatware and compacts.

Asahi Shoten cocktail shaker — A Japanese 995 standard silver cocktail shaker with chased decoration Asahi Shoten Height: 9 3/4in; (16 oz. 10 dwts.). Sold for US$ 875 at Bonhams

Asahi Shoten sterling silver leaf dish — Asahi Shoten sterling silver leaf dish, marked on bottom “Asahi Shoten Sterling 998″, Japanese, 7 1/4” high, 5.045 troy ounces, Sold for $80 at Stephenson’s Auction

Asahi Shoten Japanese Silver Makers Mark with "Rising Sun" mark — Asahi Shoten Japanese Silver Makers Mark with “Rising Sun” mark

Asahi Shoten sterling silver flower form footed small bowl — Asahi Shoten sterling silver flower form footed small bowl, hallmark on bottom and “Sterling”, 3″ diameter, 1.03 troy ounces. Sold for $40 at Stephenson’s Auction