Necklace - Thailand Opium tools
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Silver châtelaine from Thailand, total weight 146 g, length 27 cm, dating to the early 20th century, with a main pendant formed by a 27 g French piastre from 1904 and three French 10-cent coins bearing tools for cleaning opium pipes; in reasonable used condition with signs of wear.
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DESCRIPTION
Rare châtelaine originating from the Golden Triangle but purchased in Thailand in the early 2000s. It is made of silver, with a total weight of 146 g. The main pendant consists of a 27-gram French trade piastre dating from 1904. The small tools intended for cleaning opium pipes are attached to three French silver coins of 10 centimes.
In these miniature tools you find scrapers, spoons, cleaning hooks, tamping sticks, pliers, curved blades, as well as instruments shaped like stylized swords. Two cat claws, encircled with finely decorated silver, are also attached to the jewel.
This type of object could be worn over the shoulder, hung from the waist, or worn around the neck.
We find necklaces bearing this type of charm in the book Peoples of the Golden Triangle by the Lewis couple; see the last two photos.
Around the beginning of the 20th century.
Length: 27 cm, width of the entire set of charms: 7 cm, thickness of the chain: 0.8 cm, weight: 146 grams.
State
In good condition, it shows signs of its age and use (see photos).
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DESCRIPTION
Rare châtelaine originating from the Golden Triangle but purchased in Thailand in the early 2000s. It is made of silver, with a total weight of 146 g. The main pendant consists of a 27-gram French trade piastre dating from 1904. The small tools intended for cleaning opium pipes are attached to three French silver coins of 10 centimes.
In these miniature tools you find scrapers, spoons, cleaning hooks, tamping sticks, pliers, curved blades, as well as instruments shaped like stylized swords. Two cat claws, encircled with finely decorated silver, are also attached to the jewel.
This type of object could be worn over the shoulder, hung from the waist, or worn around the neck.
We find necklaces bearing this type of charm in the book Peoples of the Golden Triangle by the Lewis couple; see the last two photos.
Around the beginning of the 20th century.
Length: 27 cm, width of the entire set of charms: 7 cm, thickness of the chain: 0.8 cm, weight: 146 grams.
State
In good condition, it shows signs of its age and use (see photos).
SEND
Trackable and insured shipment, careful packaging.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory Report
No laboratory report
Metal
Silver
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
146 g
Condition
Fair condition - used with visible signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Country of Origin
Thailand
Title additional information
Opium tools
Length
27 cm
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