8th Oct, 2024 11:00

Silver & Objects of Vertu
 
  Lot 240
 

A pair of early 20th century Thai (Siamese) silver and niello footed bowls, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok circa 1930

A pair of early 20th century Thai (Siamese) silver and niello footed bowls, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok circa 1930

Each of tapering square form with re-entrant corners, the screw fixed pedestal bases of stepped form. Niello decoration all over, theppanom figures to each side within flame scrolls, repeated frame scroll and rosettes decoration to the bases. Each with an applied plaque to the interior of base in Thai probably reading “Amaraporn Saphantukkadin, Dinso Road, Phra Nakhom, Siam”. Each marked to edge with French swan control mark (used 1893-1970). (2)

Length – 12.6 cm / 6 inches

Height – 10.1 cm / 4 inches

Weight – 849 grams / 27.3 ozt

Phra Nakhon (พระนคร) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is the central district of Bangkok, including Rattanakosin Island. Dinso Road (ถนนดินสอ 'Pencil Road') is a road in the area of Rattanakosin Island or Bangkok's old town zone.

Sold for £1,260

Includes Buyer's Premium


 

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