Cast Iron Japanese Tea Set

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    • Ancient ritual meets modern thirst trap. Your tea game just got serious.

    Item Details

    • Item number: 28080041
    • Added: Jun 14 2026 7:11:56 PM EDT
    • Location: Louisville, Kentucky
    • LOT: 7 items in each LOT
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    START DATE Jun 14 2026 7:11:56 PM EDT
    END DATE Jun 21 2026 7:48:00 PM EDT

    Description

    This stunning cast iron tetsubin tea set is dressed head to toe in the classic hobnail texture that makes Japanese ironware so iconic and satisfying to hold. The main teapot sits proudly on its matching trivet base, accompanied by five small hobnail cups that are as sturdy as they are elegant. The interior of the trivet shows significant rust patina on its underside, so treat her as a display queen or give her some iron restoration love before active brewing duty.


    The cast iron candle warmer is a thick, heavy-duty round platform with oval and round ventilation cutouts designed to cradle a tea light and keep your pot warm during long sessions. It is solid, weighty, and clearly built to last several lifetimes with zero complaints.


    Perched atop the warmer is the showstopper of this lot: a small rectangular hinged trinket box with an antiqued brass filigree frame and a carved resin Buddha face on the lid. Open it up and you will find what appears to be a broken piece of natural material, possibly a nail or small shell fragment, nestled inside the cream-colored resin interior. Whether it is a relic, a keepsake, or just a mystery, this little box has serious altar energy.

    Condition

    Please note all items are "as-is where-is"


    Measurement

    1in - 7in


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    PICKUP TIME Wednesday June 24th 10:00am-2:00pm
       
    PICKUP ADDRESSHighlands Louisville, KY
    Highlands Louisville, KY
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