Old Soul Devo I

Vintage Devo or oil lamp that is meant to be a part of a 'ses', or ceremonial Parsi tray. It is traditionally a pierced fretwork container inside which an oil lamp is lit, symbolic of the light which dispels the darkness. On one side is a beautiful image of Zarathustra and on the other an 'afargan' or a chalice containing the holy fire. The other two sides have the symbol of the sun and its rays, and the grapes on the body signify abundance and joy. The base has the stamp “Best Best German Silver, L.A.Parekh. There is an inscription on the side of this 'devo' that reads “To Coomi Bhaucha, With every good wishes, From Pupil Dogdo E.Balsara, 1952”. Would have been made in the 1940s.

~ Eina Ahluwalia

Approximate Dimensions - 4 inches in height and 3 inches in width; Weight: 112 grams approx.

Note : These pieces are available with free shipping within India, we do not ship these internationally. Since most of these items are vintage, they are pre-used, pre-loved, and beautifully aged. They may have scratches and scuffs, the plating may have worn off and occasionally some missing parts may have been replaced by the original owners. If you’re a regular collector you know how it is. Eina personally handpicks each item herself so inspite of their imperfections they’re still beautiful as they are. These pieces have been selected as décor pieces and not items of functional use. Please ask us any questions you have and we’ll be happy to answer them for you. We do not offer returns, refunds, or exchanges on these items.

These pieces are available with free shipping within India, we do not ship these internationally.Since most of these items are vintage, they are pre-used, pre-loved and beautifully aged. They may have scratches and scuffs, the plating may have worn off and occasionally some missing parts may have been replaced by the original owners. If you’re a regular collector you know how it is. Eina personally hand picks each item herself so inspite of their imperfections they’re still beautiful as they are. These pieces have been selected as décor pieces and not items of functional use. Please ask us any questions you have and we’ll be happy to answer them for you. We do not offer returns, refunds or exchanges on these items.