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Fine 19th-century Anglo-indian Solid Ebony Trinket Box
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Fine 19th-century Anglo-indian Solid Ebony Trinket Box

19th century
For Sale by Colton Antiques
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An exceptional 19th-century Anglo-Indian trinket box crafted from solid ebony, featuring a highly refined silhouette. Its delicate proportions make it a beautiful statement piece for a dressing table, a library desk, or a bedroom chest of drawers.

The box is defined by its highly intricate, hand-carving that showcases traditional floral and foliate motifs swirling across the surface and edges. Crafted from premium, dense ebony, the piece highlights the remarkable depth, texture, and master craftsmanship characteristic of classic 19th-century Anglo-Indian design.

The piece is in showroom condition. It is ready for immediate use in the home.

Dimensions:

* Width: 20 cm

* Depth: 16.5 cm

* Height: 9.5 cm

Declaration

Colton Antiques has dated this Carved Ebony Trinket Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1139001
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052
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An exceptional 19th-century Anglo-Indian trinket box crafted from solid ebony, featuring a highly refined silhouette.
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Its delicate proportions make it a beautiful statement piece for a dressing table, a library desk, or a bedroom chest of drawers.
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fig 1. A square dark carved ebony trinket box featuring intricate relief carvings of floral patterns and a central geometric star motif on its lid.
fig 1. Fine 19th-century Anglo-indian Solid Ebony Trinket Box

The box is defined by its highly intricate, hand-carving that showcases traditional floral and foliate motifs swirling across the surface and edges. Crafted from premium, dense ebony, the piece highlights the remarkable depth, texture, and master craftsmanship characteristic of classic 19th-century Anglo-Indian design.

The piece is in showroom condition. It is ready for immediate use in the home.

Dimensions:

Width: 20 cm

Depth: 16.5 cm

Height: 9.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Colton Antiques has dated this Carved Ebony Trinket Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1139001
Dealers Internal Ref
052
Colton Antiques
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Archive I A square dark carved ebony trinket box featuring intricate relief carvings of floral patterns and a central geometric star motif on its lid.

Fine 19th-century Anglo-indian Solid Ebony Trinket Box

Archive II A square dark carved ebony trinket box featuring intricate relief carvings of floral patterns and a central geometric star motif on its lid. View II
Archive III A square dark carved ebony trinket box featuring intricate relief carvings of floral patterns and a central geometric star motif on its lid. View III
Archive IV A square dark carved ebony trinket box featuring intricate relief carvings of floral patterns and a central geometric star motif on its lid. View IV
Archive V A square dark carved ebony trinket box featuring intricate relief carvings of floral patterns and a central geometric star motif on its lid. View V
Archive VI A square dark carved ebony trinket box featuring intricate relief carvings of floral patterns and a central geometric star motif on its lid. View VI
Archive VII A square dark carved ebony trinket box featuring intricate relief carvings of floral patterns and a central geometric star motif on its lid. View VII
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A square dark carved ebony trinket box featuring intricate relief carvings of floral patterns and a central geometric star motif on its lid.
Fine 19th-Century Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Trinket Box
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A square dark carved ebony trinket box featuring intricate relief carvings of floral patterns and a central geometric star motif on its lid.
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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Indian
  • MaterialSolid Ebony
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric star motif, Relief floral carving, Foliate border, Stepped base

This nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian trinket box is made from solid dark brown ebony with a smooth, polished finish. The square lid displays an intricate relief-carved geometric star motif enclosed within a decorative foliate border and scrolling floral patterns, while similar hand-carved floral ornament wraps around the lower body above a stepped base. Measuring 20 cm wide by 16.5 cm deep and 9.5 cm high, the box offers compact storage suited for small valuables. Positioned on a sideboard top, a gentleman's library desk, or a dressing table, the box holds jewellery, cufflinks, or personal keepsakes. The dense timber construction provides durability for everyday handling, while the traditional decorative relief work adds textural interest to the surface. The piece functions as a practical desktop accessory or vanity container within a traditional or eclectic interior.

FAQs

Anglo-Indian carved woodenware refers to decorative items and furniture crafted in India during the 18th and 19th centuries, blending traditional Indian woodworking techniques with European utility and design forms.

Dense hardwoods native to South Asia, such as solid ebony, rosewood, and teak, were frequently utilised due to their durability and capacity for intricate hand-carving.

Authentic pieces feature dense weight, deep natural dark timber tone rather than surface stain, fine hand-carved floral or geometric motifs, and period-appropriate joinery.

Position the box on a sideboard, desk, or bedside table alongside lighter natural textures or polished metal accents to create visual contrast.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the hardwood, avoiding harsh chemicals or excess moisture.
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