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PLEAS NOTE THIS HAS BEEN TESTED AS 800 SILVER, WICH MEANS 80% PURE SILVER
only the melting value of this item is R8400 with silver running as R43 per fine gram is ZAR
Highly collectable
it weights a staggering 251 grams
18mm x 23mm
hand carved work typicly done of the silversmiths in Percia
so is the hallmark
some age related marks that must be polished and not PERFECT ROUND
HAND ENGRAVINGS DONE BY SILVERSMITH ARTISANS
THIS Silver trivet's has a long history since the seventeenth century, initially used by aristocrats as symbols of wealth and distinction.
During the Georgian era (1714 to 1830) in England, they became sophisticated objects of art with detailed designs.
Persian Metalworking Influence: The art of metalworking flourished during the Sassanid period in Persia, with silver 800 (800 part out of a 1000) being a commonly used metal. The metal art in this time was a prolific industry, often involving casting or using convex forms.
Bidriware: metalware technique, believed to have been brought to the Deccan region by Persians in the 14th century,
The detailed, geometric carving on the item is characteristic of traditional metalwork techniques found across the Middle East and Asia, reflecting a long history of skilled craftsmanship in the region.