A THAI SILVER AND NIELLO PRESENTATION PURSE FOR MRS. TRUMAN FROM LA-IAD PIBULSONGGRAM, THAI NAKON, CIRCA 1950

hexagonal, the central panels on either side attended by deities, depicting river scenes with stupas in the background, the mirrored interior with four hinged compartments, with linked strap with floral motifs, the cover of the powder compartment and one link marked with sterling standard, maker's mark THAI NAKON, a rectangular compartment engraved with dedication To Mrs. Harry S. Truman / With high regards / and best wishes / from La-iad Pibulsonggram, in original velvet-lined retailer's box; dimensions not including clasp closure: 12 (l) x 20 (w) x 4 (d) cm (4 3/4 x 7 7/8 x 1 5/8 in.), weight: approximately 900 g (29 ozt)

CONDITION
The purse is in overall good original condition. Some uneven rainbow toning and darkening in places, would benefit from cleaning. Scattered scuffs to the interior.

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