2nd class Rising Sun orders made by Hirata workshop

Exemplary cased specimen.

Silver, gilt, enamel.
Size 90 mm.
Weight 108 g.

Case height 120 mm.
Case width 110 mm.
Case thickness 50 mm
Total weight 213 g.

平田彦四郎造 - made by Hirata Hikoshiro.

 

Breast stars of the Rising Sun order made by Hirata workshop in 1875

Silver, gilt, enamel. Photos courtesy of the owner. Hand engraved kanji. Unique fittings that was used only during 1875.

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