Silver is a soft metal and has often being used for decorative and practical utilities. Silver also has it’s own place in astrology in many different cultures. It is often associated with the moon and is often said to bring the wearer prosperity.
Below are some examples of silver astrological / astronomical antiques including a Burmese offering bowl and a Tibetan silver amulet box.
A SILVER OFFERING BOWL WITH THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC
BURMA (MYANMAR), SHAN STATE, CIRCA 1930
The underside has a small untranslated Burmese inscription and is patterned with incised floral and geometric patterns.
Sold for US$956.25 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022
A Superb Circular Bronze Gold & Silver-Inlaid ‘Astrological Chart’ Mirror. From The Ancient Times. Size:40cm
Sold for US$15,000 at Summer Auction in 2022
A Tibetan Silver Portable Amulet Box with Astrological Wheel, Gau, 19th Century
1.5 x 4.2 x 4.1 in — 3.7 x 10.7 x 10.5 cm
Sold for CA$780 at Waddington’s Auctioneers and Appraisers in 2022
Gorham (American, founded 1831). Set of twelve “Zodiac” (introduced 1906) sterling silver berry forks with relief figural representations of the astrological signs. Marked to the underside. Approx. 3.75″; total weight 5.04 ozt.
Sold for US$350 at Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery in 2022
AN UNUSUAL SILVER PAIR CASED ASTRONOMICAL CALENDAR VERGE WATCH WITH RARE SILVER AND ROCK CRYSTAL BALANCE COCKCIRCA 1710
diameter of outer case 58mm, inner 50.5mm
Sold for 12,500 CHF at Sotheby’s in 2019
