Use Wright's Silver cream with the enclosed sponge. Definitely don't dip in any cleaning solution! ONLY clean the highlights, not the lows between...
Ajour Djokjaware bowls on bent legs are very uncommon. Here's a list of known makers marks: http://www.djokja.nl/nieuw.html. HS (or HST or SH) in...
Used to at least once a year, but travel has been impossible since COVID. My wife had a trip planned last week, but cancelled due to reinstatement...
Yes, this is quite a different colour around the neck. I will keep my eye open next time I am in Java!
Good to know about the peacock. I had no idea there were different types. Found this page on the web...
I had not noticed but I'll bear it in mind! I haven't yet succumbed to collecting keris or batik! I know they're extremely complex and have their...
The flowers are lotus, the shape is a tjapung (dragonfly) :)
Appreciate it's very late to be adding to this thread, but I've just joined the forum and seen this. It's a fabulous set, by Moeljodihardjo. Not...
I certainly won't argue the point - dating of Djokjaware is notoriously difficult without inscriptions, and your scenario is very feasible. I...
Some, though I don't claim to be an expert. Straits Chinese/Betawi, Riau and Balinese silver is often recognisable from the pattern and form, but...
There is a monumental tray of his selling on Catawiki right now (https://www.catawiki.com/nl/l/53732377-800-zilver-indonesie-midden-20e-eeuw) with...
Hi all - I've been a collector of Yogya (or Djokja) silver for about 15 years and have built up quite a collection, and some extensive background...
You got a bargain. The scrap silver content is about NZD 125 at today's price. These don't often sell for much of a premium above scrap. I would...
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