An early 20th century Thai (Siamese) silver box, probably Bangkok circa 1920
An early 20th century Thai (Siamese) silver box, probably Bangkok circa 1920 Of circular form with a pull off gently domed lid. Chased decoration all over of foliage interspersed with birds. Marked underneath with a maker’s or retailer’s mark of a kochasri (or perhaps a singha), and 足銀 (ZU YIN | Pure silver) twice, then all again to the interior. Diameter – 17.5 cm / 6.9 inches Weight – 566 grams / 18.2 ozt
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An early 20th century Thai (Siamese) silver box, probably Bangkok circa 1920 Of circular form with a pull off gently domed lid. Chased decoration all over of foliage interspersed with birds. Marked underneath with a maker’s or retailer’s mark of a kochasri (or perhaps a singha), and 足銀 (ZU YIN | Pure silver) twice, then all again to the interior. Diameter – 17.5 cm / 6.9 inches Weight – 566 grams / 18.2 ozt