New antiques #4

[GeorgeS]

Hello all,

I am new to this forum and had a few questions. My mother recently died and among a few of her belongings there were some things that no one knew the history or purpose of. I took quite a few pictures (there are four pieces) and I was hoping you guys could take a look and tell me more about them.

Finally there is a knife set that I think was brought back from Thailand by my father. Both are "gold".

Thanks once again, and happy valentines day!


I just realized "new antiques" is kind of an oxymoron

[ironlord1963]

     This is a really nice set of brass thailand serving set.  These became really popular amonst the soldiers of the Korean and Vietnam war, when many was sent back as souviners, and gifts.  I have seen a fair share of these and have a few myself, but not like these.  Most like mine are very abundant and cheap and easy to gather a set.  Yours appears to have a white painted embellishment on it, are the handles Hollow or are they solid?   

[GeorgeS]

Thanks for the reply! These two are not hollow, and are actually quite heavy. Any idea on the value?

Thanks again for all your help!

[ironlord1963]

     As for value, the typical brass thailand serving set would get in the $20.00 range, maybe $15.00 on Ebay on a good day.  Yours being a bit different I would say you may be able to get $30 to $40 for the set. Ebay $25.00.