A stunning Korean enamel and pure silver condiment set circa 1960s, marked and tested as .99 silver purity. Featuring two condiment containers, original spoons and undertray, all made from .99 silver.
Enameled throughout with the Chinese character for longevity, a popular motif in Korean art due to China’s historic influence on Korean art and culture.
Of exceptional quality, the rich enamelling and high silver purity of this piece indicates that this was made for households of extremely high status. Silver has traditionally always been highly prized in the Korean Peninsula, and traditionally noble families would include silver utensils such as spoons or chopsticks as part of their daughters’ dowry. This condiment set would make a remarkable wedding gift, or simply to be cherished as a family heirloom by its next owner.
Price marked at $5000 AUD.
Measurements: Smaller condiment box: 6 by 6cm base measurements, 4.9cm high. Larger condiment box 6.2cm by 6.2cm base measurements, 5.9cm high.
Tray Measurements: 17 by 9cm base measurements, 1.5cm high.
Total weight of set: 535.6grams.
Excellent vintage condition with minor wear overall commensurate with age, marks crisp and clear. Slight bend to spoons commensurate with age and high silver purity. Light wear to enamel of smaller spoon.
