Container Item Number: 3443/8 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small silver barrel-like container (part a) with small shallow bowl, and removable tube container (part b) with lid (part c). The container is oval shaped, with vertical lines on the side, and two horizontal bands of rope at both the top and bottom. On each of the long sides there are two crests within circles. The removable tube container also acts as a plug for a large compartment. The container has its own lid with holes that fits over the tube. Mark on base: ARTHUR & BOND. YOKOHAMA. STERLING.
Narrative
This set of containers and spoons (3443/1-16) were given to the donor's family in the mid-1950s, from their elderly neighbour, Mrs. Bissett, who lived in Hopkins Landing. Her husband had worked for a steamship company which made regular trips to east Asia in the late 19th/early 20th century, and brought many objects home on his return voyages.
Item History
- Made by Arthur & Bond (Maker) in Yokohama, Japan between 1889 and 1923
- Owned by Penny Connell before September 16, 2020
- Received from Penny Connell (Donor) on September 16, 2020
What
- Name
- Container
- Identification Number
- 3443/8 a-c
- Type of Item
- container
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 5.5 cm, width 5.7 cm, depth 5.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Creator
- Arthur & Bond (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Penny Connell
- Received from
- Penny Connell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Yokohama, Japan
When
- Creation Date
- between 1889 and 1923
- Ownership Date
- before September 16, 2020
- Acquisition Date
- on September 16, 2020
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3443/0008 a-c