Vintage indonesian yogya/djokja silver talcum powder shaker/flask/box. The original oxidation is intact and typifies this unique type of silverware. It is a stunning handcrafted piece decorated with a wealth of oriental foliage and flowers.
Yogya/djokja silver items were prolifically made in jakarta, java, from the 1930's onwards and into the 1960's. On the back is stamped his with 800 below that (see photo).
This means that the silver content is 800/1000. The silversmith/artist/creator of this case is his. I could find no further information on the artist. Considering the item's age and having been used, the talcum powder flask/shaker is in good condition. A lovely gift or collectable. This talcum powder shaker compliments several other djokja silver items i have for sale. Perfect for the dressing table or boudoir.The talcum shaker/flask is approximately 13.5 cm high. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, about this as well as other items. You can rest assured that the package will be extremely well packed. The netherlands via postnl with track&trace euro 7.25. Austria, belgium, denmark, france, germany, italy, luxembourg, spain, sweden, monaco.
Bulgaria, croatia, cyprus, czech republic, estonia, finland, greece, hungary, ireland, latvia, lithuania, malta, poland, portugal, romania, slovakia, monaco, san marino, gibraltar, . Non-eu europe via postnl with track&trace euro 18.50. Rest of the world via postnl with track&trace euro 25.55.
This item is made of djokja silver and yogya silver, 800 over 1000 silver.