Royal Interest – An early 20^th century Thai (Siamese) silver tennis trophy, Bangkok silver dated 1931

Of rounded form upon a domed circular foot. The pull off lid with detachable finial formed as concentric discs. Gilt Interior. Engraved to the side with presentation inscription reading “Tennis 1931 Open Mixed Doubles won by Mrs Batstone & Luang Bamrung” and “presented by H.R.H Prince Nakom Sawan” all in gothic script. Also engraved with the Thai Royal crown, princely monogram as well as the equivalent inscription in Thai. Unmarked.

Height – 12.8 cm / 5 inches

Weight – 298 grams / 12.8 ozt

Marshal-Admiral Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, Prince of Nakhon Sawan (สมเด็จพระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธอ เจ้าฟ้าบริพัตรสุขุมพันธุ์ กรมพระนครสวรรค์วรพินิต) (1881–1944)