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