ANTIQUE 19thC INDIAN COLONIAL CUTCH SOLID SILVER STAMP BOX c.1890

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19th Century Indian Kutch (Cutch) solid silver stamp box, of octagonal form, impressively heavy gauge and exceptionally fine workmanship, the lid depicting a lion and a lioness killing an antelope, surrounded by foliate and floral repoussé design on matted ground.

Reference Number: A6628

19th Century Indian Kutch (Cutch) solid silver stamp box, of octagonal form, impressively heavy gauge and exceptionally fine workmanship, the lid depicting a lion and a lioness killing an antelope, surrounded by foliate and floral repoussé design on matted ground.

Reference Number: A6628

DESCRIPTION

Antique late-19th Century Indian Kutch (Cutch) solid silver stamp box, of octagonal form, impressively heavy gauge and exceptionally fine workmanship, the lid depicting a lion and a lioness killing an antelope, surrounded by foliate and floral repoussé design on matted ground. As often the case the silver is not Hallmarked, but acid tested shows a 900+ silver standard, it dates to the 1890's.

CONDITION

In Excellent Condition - No Damage.

SIZE

Height: 2.5cm
Width: 15 x 6.5cm
Weight: 245g

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