Silver & Plate
Silver has been valued for thousands of years amongst cultures worldwide; and the skill of plating has been known for a large portion of that time. These carefully-chosen pieces reflect both their intrinsic and/or artistic value.
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Antique late-19th/early-20th Century Khmer/Burmese silver betel nut container
$175
Offered for sale is this charming Antique late-19th/early-20th Century Khmer/Burmese silver Betel Nut lidded container, most likely dating from the 1880’s to 1910. Weighs 45 grams.
Hand-made by a skilled craftsman in a hand-beaten repousee design of stylised floral elements. Their individual maker’s mark has been added to the base.
Was carefully cleaned to respect the patination of over 100 years. It’s developed that lovely soft colour that old silver takes with great age.
Measures 4cm (h) x 6cm (diam.) approximately.
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Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.
ITEM: JN22011
Antique late-19th/early-20th Century English silverplate
bridal basket by Walker and Hall
$75
Presented for sale is this genuine and elegant English antique silverplate bridal basket. Made by the highly-regarded Birmingham firm of Walker and Hall (known as W&H), which operated from 1845 to 1971. The W&H flag hallmark and pattern number style (#848) on the bowl indicates this is from the period 1860 to 1900 (most likely around 1875 to 1900).
The Greeco-Roman revival design features trailing circuitous vines with a barley-twist handle finishing off its charming overall look.
The plating is in excellent original condition and was properly cleaned using a non-abrasive and safe technique. There are no dings, dents or damage.
Measures 7cm x 20cm (approx) - with the handle extended the overall height goes to 18cm.
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Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.
ITEM: DE20006