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Pair of Chinese export sterling silver coin dishes by Wai Kee, each set to the centre with a 1780 Maria Theresia Thaler coin.
The dishes were probably made between 1920 and 1940 or there abouts.
Both in good order, one coin has less definition that the other.
Each measures 90mm in diameter.
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Pair of Chinese export sterling silver coin dishes by Wai Kee, each set to the centre with a 1780 Maria Theresia Thaler coin.
The dishes were probably made between 1920 and 1940 or there abouts.
Both in good order, one coin has less definition that the other.
Each dish measures 90 mm in diameter.
| DATE | c.1940 |
| MAKER or SPONSOR MARK | Wai Kee |
| ASSAY OFFICE | …. |
| WEIGHT (Grammes) | 137 |
| WEIGHT (Troy) | 4.40 |
| REF:- | 55L & 55M |
It is clear that bowls have been used for thousands of years. Indeed, the oldest discovery is of a bowl more than 18,000 years old. Further, bowls are a member of the family of hollowware along with items like kettles, jugs and pots. Consequently, bowls have been found in tombs worldwide and artefacts discovered show that silver has been popular for creating bowls for many years. Silver bowls have been found from the times of Ancient Greece, Egypt and Rome.
Indeed, the Ancient Greeks used bowls which included small items known as phiales or pateras, and also bowl-shaped cups for drinking called kylices.
The more durable silver became commonplace in time as a material from which to manufacture bowls. However, initially, the cost of the silver and the craftsmanship involved restricted these items to the wealthy classes.
| Origin | Chinese |
|---|---|
| Period | George VI 1937-1952 |
| Sponsor/Maker | Wai Kee |
| REF CODE | 55L & 55M |
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Situated within the Central belt of Scotland (UK), we are a small, family run business. Indeed, we traded in silver for many years before forming Dart Silver Ltd in 2006.
