Thai King Niello Box

Niello Silver Box with Royal Cypher of Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), King of Thailand, in Gold & White Enamel

The main attraction of this niello silver box, as fine as it is, is that it is a presentation piece from the King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej (ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช). It bares the King’s royal cypher in white enamel and high-carat gold on the centre of the hinged lid.

The remainder of the lid is decorated with fine niello work, with motifs that include a stylised kurtimukha mask surrounded by scrolled

kranok motifs.

The interior is lined with panels of burlwood. There is a central divider.

The base is stamped with ‘Sterling / Thailand’ and an indistinct maker’s name.

The box comes in a padded box covered in blue velvet. An internal label says in Thai and English ‘By appointment to HM the King / Thai Nakon / Silverware and Nielloware / Bangkok, Thailand’.

Both boxes are in excellent condition.