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Silver tea service, jewelry stolen from Virginia home

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
This Japanese Meiji silver tea service was stolen from a Richmond, Va., home in late October. Submitted image
This Japanese Meiji silver tea service was stolen from a Richmond, Va., home in late October. Submitted image

 

RICHMOND, Va. – A valuable Japanese Meiji silver tea service, two trays and two Chinese Export Silver hot water jugs or milk pots were stolen from a home in late October.

These items were brought to the U.S. in the 1890s by an American diplomat to Asia and have descended in his family.

 

The waste bowl shows the Iris and Gate pattern in detail. Submitted image
The waste bowl shows the Iris and Gate pattern in detail. Submitted image

 

One of the trays stolen in the Richmond, Va., burglary. Submitted image
One of the trays stolen in the Richmond, Va., burglary. Submitted image

 

A Chinese Export Silver hot water jug or milk pot stolen from the home. Submitted image
A Chinese Export Silver hot water jug or milk pot stolen from the home. Submitted image

 

Jewelry was also stolen including an antique ring with three diamonds, approximately 2 carats, in a platinum setting with a yellow gold shank.

The Richmond Police Department is investigating the crime.

Anyone with information may contact Crimestoppers or call 804-356-2346. There is a reward for information leading to recovery of the property.