{"product_id":"stunning-and-rare-korean-enamel-and-pure-silver-condiment-set-circa-1960s","title":"Stunning and rare Korean enamel and pure silver condiment set circa 1960s","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEnameled throughout with the Chinese character for longevity, a popular motif in Korean art due to China’s historic influence on Korean art and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePrice marked at $5000 AUD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurements: Smaller condiment box: 6 by 6cm base measurements, 4.9cm high. Larger condiment box 6.2cm by 6.2cm base measurements, 5.9cm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTray Measurements: 17 by 9cm base measurements, 1.5cm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTotal weight of set: 535.6grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExcellent 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"cacheantiquessydney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42620200190050,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/5693\/9618\/files\/BF7CC505-B206-410F-B0C5-B60E2CBDD080.jpg?v=1773276383","url":"https:\/\/cacheantiques.com\/products\/stunning-and-rare-korean-enamel-and-pure-silver-condiment-set-circa-1960s","provider":"cacheantiquessydney","version":"1.0","type":"link"}