ANTIQUE 19thC THAI SOLID SILVER & ENAMEL BOX, XIANG HE, BANGKOK c.1880
19th Century Thai silver & enamel box, of traditional form, decorated throughout with stylized leaves and flowers on a dark blue and green enamelled ground.
Hallmarked Chinese export silver mark (acid tested shows 900+), Maker's mark for Xiang He.
Reference Number: A7233
DESCRIPTION
19th Century Thai solid silver & enamel box, of traditional form, decorated throughout with stylized leaves and flowers on a dark blue and green enamelled ground. Enamelling technique do not originate in Thailand, the process was originally developed by the Chinese and was most likely introduced to Thailand by the Chinese silversmiths arriving in the 18th-19th Century. The base is hallmarked Chinese export silver mark (acid tested shows 900+ standard), Maker's mark for Xiang He, active in Bangkok, for more information please see A.Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 4th edition 2015.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 5cm
Width: 7.5cm
Depth: 14cm
Weight: 290g