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Stunning Indian Solid Silver Card Case C1880 Antique 100g Kutch
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Stunning Indian Solid Silver Card Case C1880 Antique 100g Kutch

19th century
Sold 19 January 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautiful rare solid silver Indian card case. It is signed and tests as high grade silver. I would date it to c1880 almost certainly made in Kutch. It has been beautifully hand made being embossed and chased with scrolls and flowers with the cartouche being free from any engravings. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 3.75 inches (9.6cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6.3cm) wide and weighs 100 grams. A superbly designed beautiful example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Card Case to the 1880s.

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A beautiful rare solid silver Indian card case. It is signed and tests as high grade silver. I would date it to c1880 almost certainly made in Kutch.
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It has been beautifully hand made being embossed and chased with scrolls and flowers with the cartouche being free from any engravings.
The Silver Squirrel

It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 3.75 inches (9.6cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6.3cm) wide and weighs 100 grams. A superbly designed beautiful example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Card Case to the 1880s.

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SA1115531
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An open, intricately embossed solid silver card case featuring dense floral scrollwork and a blank central cartouche.
STUNNING INDIAN SOLID SILVER CARD CASE c1880 ANTIQUE 100g KUTCH
Ref: SA1115531
An open, intricately embossed solid silver card case featuring dense floral scrollwork and a blank central cartouche.
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  • ObjectDecorative Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSolid Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse floral scrolls, Blank central cartouche, Scalloped edges, Chased background texture

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Kutch silver work emerged as a distinct style in the mid-19th century in Gujarat, India, characterised by dense repousse and chased floral and foliated scrollwork, heavily influenced by European trade tastes combined with traditional Indian craftsmanship.

These items were typically crafted from high-purity solid silver, often near-sterling standard, utilising manual repousse, chasing, and engraving techniques to create deep, tactile three-dimensional surface relief patterns.

Authentic pieces from this era generally feature characteristic dense jungle or foil-patterned backgrounds known as padri work, handmade construction irregularities, absence of standard British hallmarks unless retailed in London, and a characteristic heavy weight relative to their small size.

Such decorative objects are effectively displayed on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece, often placed on a small decorative tray or mounted within a shadow box to highlight the intricate metallic craftsmanship.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly with a non-abrasive, high-quality silver cloth to preserve the dark oxidised contrast in the recessed areas, avoiding harsh liquid dips that strip away historical patina.
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