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Antique Asian Silver Engraved Teapot in Cambodian Sterling Silver

An antique teapot from Thailand in solid 800 grams sterling silver and intricate engravings, floral shaped screws with foldable handle of expert craftsmanship.

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A Royal Teapot

Unlike most Chinese silver, this royal teapot comes with an indisputable provenance. The silver mark on the teapot reads ??? Huang Zhao Mao, a Chinese silversmith, who worked in Bangkok during the 19th century. Not much is known about Huang Zhao Mao other than it is recognised that important pieces were acquired through the retail house F W Margrett & Co in Bangkok. The teapot is known to have belonged to an old Siamese nobleman, a once Governor of Pattani, who probably acquired the teapot circa 1875 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn the Great [King Rama V]. The tea pot was known as “The Royal Teapot” and is said to have only been used in the presence of Siamese royalty. The last known time it was used was during a visit of King Pattani [Vajiravudh], King Rama VI. This royal parcel gilded teapot displays the finest silver-making skills of a Chinese silversmith operating within the context of Siamese traditional culture - only gold items were allowed for royal usage. A letter, dated 1936, exists from Frank Margrett of F.W. Margrett, Bangkok [Purveyors of silver to H.H. The Sultan of Johore], attesting to the provenance of this item.

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5 Chinese Export Thai Benjarong Porcelain

Early 20th century, hand-enameled Chinese export porcelain items for the Thai market. Five pieces total, including three covered, graduated size bowls and a pair of matching bowls.

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