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Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Kashmiri Painted Wooden Despatch Box to the 19th Century.
The lid with panels of Islamic script.
Opening, to reveal a salmon pink painted interior, the drop down interior cover of the lid, painted with vases, and further floral scroll, surrounded no by panels of Islamic script.
Having swing handles to either end, and retaining original key, to the Chubb lock.
Mounted oval plaque, with the address for Allibhoy Vallijee & Sons, Mooltan, to the front of the box.
Length – 44 cm, 17 3/8”.
Depth – 31 cm, 12 1/4”.
Height – 18 cm, 7 1/8”.
Condition – Some typical age related wear to the enamel. No repair.
Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Kashmiri Painted Wooden Despatch Box to the 19th Century.
Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983
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Philip Carrol Antiques is a registered member of BADA
Allibhoy Vallijee & Sons Despatch Box, Kashmiri, India, C. 1890.
