A Fine Royal Presentation Ceremonial Ghee (Butter) Box: Gurkha, Nepal - Mid 20th Century.
Price
SOLDItem Ref
H 1032
Description
Formed from two sections of turned native hardwood timber - the circular cover pressed mounting in position.Sections of embossed silver strap-work are pinned in position - applied silver butterflies, also pinned, are mounted within the decorative latticework. The front face is mounted with a silver badge formed by a crown above the initials "ERJ" and a pair of crossed Kukri knives below.
A ceremonial royal headdress, created in silver, forms the central finial to the cover - a silver chain linkage couples the finial to a ring at the box opening. Three silver studs, incorporating crossed kukri's, encircle the finial.
Size: overall height - 7 7/8" (200mm), diameter - 3 1/8" (80mm).
Weight - 336 grams.
Condition: Very Good. No losses or repairs, (untouched). Fine natural colour and patina.
Internal Ref: H 1032
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