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Our current catalogue (please click the cover) Catalogue no. 23:  Christmas Special 2018 Catalogue no. 23 |
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Catalogue no. 22:  Christmas Special 2017 Catalogue no. 22 |
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 No. S-18-14 |
Silver lime box Shan (Burma / Myanmar), late 19th century weight: 102 g length: 65 mm / 2.56 in height: 57 mm / 2.24 in width: 32 mm / 1.26 in A beautiful old high grade silver lime box. Relatively heavy compared to the size (thick walled “old quality”). Traditional floral pattern on the top of the lid. Symbolized flower as maker’s or owner’s mark on the bottom. Traces of lime. Good condition. Price: Euro 196,35 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 165 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) | ||
 No. S-18-09 |
Fine rare Silver Tobacco Pipe from the Golden Triangle, Lawa people, Burma / Laos / Siam, early 20th century weight: 56,8 g length: 185 mm / 7.28 in max. diameter of the bowl: 28 mm / 1.1 in Antique curved silver pipe with beautiful elaborated silver band and wire decoration. Made of high grade silver. Used, worn, but good condition overall. Buttom of the bowl sealed with french silver coin (10 centimes Indo-Chine Francaise, seated Liberty, silver purity 0,900, dated 1907). Stand for display included. reference: An almost identical silver pipe is illustrated in Paul and Elaine Lewis, People of the Golden Triangle, p. 66 - sold - |
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 No. S-18-08 |
Large Silver Betel / Tobacco Box, Shan States (Burma / Myanmar), 20th century weight: 256 g height: 95 mm / 3.74 in diameter: 110 mm / 4.33 in Ornamented Shan betel box with eight rectangles, each with an animal figurine. Another animal (a lizard or chameleon) is depicted on the top of the lid. At the bottom a large engraving of the maker's signature: fish with turned head Wear and tear from daily use with a few dents, otherwise good condition. reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 66 Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, Riverbooks 2013, p. 241, fig. 594 Price: Euro 333,20 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 280 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) |
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 No. S-18-01 |
Antique Kachin / Shan Silver Bracelet, Burma, 19th century weight: 130 g dimensions: 70 x 67 mm / 2.76 x 2.64 in smallest inner diameter: 52 mm / 2.05 in A marvellous example of an antique Kachin bracelet. Finely and detailed crafted, with various bands of ornamental decoration, this filigree work shows a clear distinction between the highly skilled silversmiths of the early times and modern copies. condition: worn with smooth surface, small cracks and dents Price: Euro 785,40 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 660 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) |
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 No. S-18-10 |
Hmong / Mien people, tribal jewellery Solid silver bracelet from the Golden Triangle, late 19th / early 20th century weight: 66 g dimensions: 60 x 45 mm / 2.36 x 1.77 in smallest inner diameter: 41 mm / 1.61 inch A lovely worn, beautiful decorated bracelet with floral and geometric ornaments, partly vanished from wear over a long period. These bracelets were usually worn by Hmong and Mien (see reference below). Inside with a few scratches. reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 41 Price: Euro 172,55 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 145 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) | ||
 No. S-18-11 |
Hmong / Mien people, tribal jewellery Solid silver bracelet from the Golden Triangle, late 19th / early 20th century weight: 62 g dimensions: 65 x 55 mm / 2.91 x 2.83 in smallest inner diameter: 48 mm / 1.89 in A beautiful decorated bracelet with floral and geometric ornaments, partly vanished from wear over a long period. Bracelets with flattened ends usually worn by Hmong and Mien (see reference below). With a minor casting defect, which not affected the stability (please see image 3). reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 41 Price: Euro 160,65 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 135 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) | ||
 No. S-18-03 |
Large Thabeik silver bowl, Tavoy, Burma colonial time, first half 20th century weight: 401 g height: 115 mm / 4.53 in diameter: approx. 180 mm / 7.09 in This large high quality bowl in rare style comes probably from Dawei (formerly known as Tawoy in Tenasserim Division), southern Myanmar, near the border to Thailand. Separated into roundels by polished line work, 7 animals are depicted very detailed. A masterpiece, slightly worn (small dents on the bottom). Marked with a circle of floral pattern. Price: Euro 975,80 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 820 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) |
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 No. S-17-01 |
Thabeik silver bowl, Burma (Myanmar), colonial time, late 19th or early 20th century weight: 142 g height: 68 mm / 2.68 in diameter: approx. 104 mm / 4.09 in This finely chased repoussé bowl shows the eight animals of the Burmese days of the week, which are Garuda (Sunday), Tiger (Monday), Lion (Tuesday), Tusked Elephant (Wednesday morning), Tuskless Elephant (Wednesday afternoon), Rat (Thursday), Guinea Pig (Friday) and finally Naga (Saturday). Please note the floral scrollwork below the rim and the acanthus leaf band at lower section. Price: Euro 571,20 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 480 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) |
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 No. S-17-03 |
Magnificent Thabeik silver bowl, Burma (Myanmar), first half 20th century weight: 281 g height: 77 mm / 3.03 in diameter: approx. 120 mm / 4.72 in This heavy bowl is marked with a fish, bearing the makers or owners name in Roman and Burmese script: "MAH NYIN" at the bottom of the bowl. Separated into compartments, this exceptional bowl is embellished with embossed and chased decoration in distinctive high relief, depicting large figurines in traditional scenes of Burmese Ramayana. There are a small 3 cm crack and small dents on the edge of the bottom (near the upper part of the fish tail). Otherwise very good condition. Price: Euro 571,20 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 480 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) |
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 No. G-18-01 |
A pair of exquisite crafted antique golden earrings Laos (Luang Prabang), 19th / early 20th century weight of the pair: 21 grams length: 49 mm / 1.93 in diameter: approx. 32 mm / 1.26 in Earrings of similar design are well known and documented, but usually made of silver. Here, for the first time, we offer these hooked-shaped earrings, worn by Hmong woman, in solid gold. Extraordinary fine and detailed elaborated golden earrings, with only small defects on the outer rim. These beautiful pieces of jewellery from north/central Laos show the excellent technical and artistic skills of the goldsmith. A magnificent collector's treasure! Price: Euro 1.487,50 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 1.250 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) |
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 No. S-18-07 |
Important silver tray, Rangoon, Burma, 1964 Embossed and engraved silver tray. Engraved dedication with twelve signatures in the centre. weight: 588 grams length: 333 mm / 13.11 in width: 268 mm / 10.55 in As the Politisches Archiv des Auswärtigen Amts (archive of the Federal Foreign Office Germany) confirmed, the persons, which signed the silver tray, were staff of the German embassy in Rangoon between 1963 and 1965 (Many thanks to Ms. Wendt for this information). We therefore assume, that the silver tray was dedicated in Rangoon 1964 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the German embassy in Burma, opened in Rangoon in 1954. An important historical reference. Good condition with some scratches and a few dents. Price: Euro 999,60 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 840 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) | ||
 No. S-18-04 |
Silver lime box Burma (Myanmar), late 19th century signed: flower mark weight: 95 g length: 65 mm / 2.56 in height: 52 mm / 2.05 in width: 32 mm / 1.26 in A beautiful small lime box, elegant oval shape, made of high-grade silver. Relatively heavy compared to the size (thick walled “old quality”). Lid decorated with floral pattern. The bottom is marked with small makers sign. condition: fair wear and tear from daily use, small dents, small crack on the lower rim of the lid Price: Euro 196,35 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 165 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) | ||
 No. S-18-09 |
Original set of 4 silver bowls Burma, colonial period, early 20th century weight: circa 32 g (set of four bowls: 126 g) diameter: 57 mm / 2.24 in height: 37 mm / 1.46 in A set of beautiful small silver bowls to be placed in a khun it to offer the spices for betel chewing. All four bowl are marked / numbered with “No 34”. The upper rim is decorated with floral and geometric ornaments. condition: slightly worn with signs of use and some dents, but overall beautiful pieces of high-grade silver reference: Wilkinson, Wilkinson, Harding, Burmese Silver from The Colonial Peri-od, Arts of Asia, Vol. 43 No. 3, May – June 2013 Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Burmese Silverware, Arts of Asia, Vol. 10 No. 2, March- April 1980 Price: Euro 297,50 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 250 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) | ||
 No. S-17-05 |
Solid silver belt, tribal jewellery, probably Burma (Myanmar) or Laos, first half 20th century weight: 165 g length: 740 mm / 29 in Made of silver braided chains, belt buckle decorated with floral design. Tribal craftsmanship with wear and tear from use over the decades. A beautiful example of early tribal jewellery from the Golden Triangle. Price: Euro 232,05 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 195 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) | ||
 No. S-17-07 |
Hmong (Miao) tribal art, solid silver soul lock / spirit lock pendant, Laos 1st half of the 20th century or earlier weight: 88 g height: 65 mm / 2,56 in width: 102 mm / 4.0 in Antique silver jewellery worn by the Hmong people (Miao) in the Golden Triangle (Burma, Laos, Thailand) as an amulet, to lock the soul to the body. Solid, high grade silver amulet with all signs of wear and tear. A rare piece and beautiful example of Hmong art. Price: Euro 440,30 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 370 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) | ||
 No. S-17-08 |
Group of three traditional silver lime boxes, Thailand probably 1st half of the 20th century weight: 24 g / 26 g / 30 g height: 37 mm (left), 38 mm (centre), 47 mm (right) diameter: 55 mm (left), 49 mm (centre), 59 mm (right) Three (3) vintage silver lime boxes in very good condition with only a few signs of wear commensurate with its age and use, no cracks, holes or major dents. The lime box left bear a very fine scratched inscription on the bottom. Indecipherable. The centre box bears a 5-flower mark on the bottom. The two boxes centre and right are richly decorated with floral design and geometrical pattern. The box left is plain, except the circular blossom decoration on the top of the lid. - sold - | ||
 No. S-17-10 |
Silver betel box, half-moon shaped Inle Lake, Shan States, Burma (Myanmar) dated: 1289 (1927) weight: 127 g length: 99 mm / 3.9 in height: 40 mm / 1.57 in width: 49 mm / 1.93 in remarkable: The box is dated and the weight mass has been deeply engraved onto the bottom of the base in Burmese tical, in addition the owners name has been slightly scratched on the bottom of the base. Price: Euro 196,35 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 165 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) | ||
 No. S-18-05 |
Lime box (hton bu), silver alloy Inle Lake, Shan States, Burma (Myanmar) dated: 1286 (1924/1925) weight: 77 g length: 76 mm / 2.99 in height: 42 mm / 1.65 in width: 44 mm / 1.73 in remarkable: The box is dated and the weight mass has been deeply engraved onto the bottom of the base in Burmese tical, reference: Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, Riverbooks 2013, fig. 26/27 Susan Conway, The Shan - Culture, Art and Crafts, River Books 2006, fig. 236 Price: Euro 160,65 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 135 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) | ||
 No. S-17-12 |
Wa / Lawa people, tribal jewellery solid silver bracelet with pointed ends, probably 1st half 20th century weight: 120 g max. inner / outer diameter: 49 mm / 1.93 in (children-size !) 64 mm / 2.52 in Old silver jewellery of the Wa / Lawa people of the Golden Triangle (Burma, Laos, Thailand) with traditional decoration, wear and tear. Beautiful worn condition. Price: Euro 166,60 (incl. 19 % VAT, plus packing and shipment) Price: Euro 140 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment) |
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