Two mid- 20th century Burmese unmarked silver betel boxes or dressing table jars, circa 1950

Two mid- 20th century Burmese unmarked silver betel boxes or dressing table jars, circa 1950

Each of circular form with pull-off lids, one lid with a chased peacock encircled in chased foliate scrolls, the sides with vacant shield shape cartouches within foliate scrolls. The other with a lid centred with a vacant shield shape cartouche with a laurel wreath and rosette, the sides similar cartouches. Burmese script underneath. (2)

Diameter – 9.4 cm / 3.45 inches

Weight – 231 grams / 7.43 ozt