Large Japanese .950 silver tea service, marked Asahi Shoten, seven (7) total pieces including a hot water kettle on stand, coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar bowl, creamer, waste bowl, and double-handled serving tray. All serving pieces with shaped bodies and angular handles and stamped on the base ASAHI SHOTEN STERLING 950 together with the "Rising Sun" hallmark and monogrammed MSK. Service ranges in size from 3 3/4" H x 5" W to 14 1/2" H x 9 1/4" W. Tray measures 29 1/4" W x 19" H. 1st half 20th century. 260 total troy ounces. The Collection of Ann Hale-Smith, Rogersville, Tennessee. Condition: All pieces overall good condition with general surface scratching, tray with heavier scratching. Teapot finial slightly dented. Waste and sugar with minor denting. All pieces monogrammed.