Overview
A set of seven mid-century dessert or steak knives featuring brass blades and dark horn handles, capped with decorative relief-cast pommels.
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Preliminary identification
Johny's Gems Thai Bronze and Buffalo Horn Knife Set
Photo reference
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Story
Post-World War II Bangkok was a crossroads of culture, where American GIs and the first wave of global tourists sought out exotic treasures to bring home.
Maker / Origin
Johny's Gems was a prominent Bangkok-based manufacturer and retailer that specialized in bronze tableware and jewelry during the mid-century 'Golden Age' of Thai tourism.
Condition & Value
The set shows significant oxidation and patina on the brass, with one knife pommel exhibiting heavy green verdigris (corrosion) that may require professional cleaning. Value is based on the set's completeness and the presence of the original branded box.
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