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Beautiful Indian / Ceylon 116g Solid Silver Box C1890 Antique
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Beautiful Indian / Ceylon 116g Solid Silver Box C1890 Antique

19th century
Sold 15 October 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautiful solid silver box. It is unmarked but tests as high grade silver. I would date it to c1880-1900 most likely made in the Ceylon (Sri Lanka) region. It has been beautifully hand made being embossed and chased with scrolls and flowers. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, the lid closes flush and the inside is clean. It measures approx. 4.5 inches (11.4cm) long by almost 2 inches (4.9cm) wide by over 1.5 inches (3.4cm) tall and weighs 116 grams. A superbly designed beautiful example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Indian Silver Box to the 1890s.

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A beautiful solid silver box. It is unmarked but tests as high grade silver. I would date it to c1880-1900 most likely made in the Ceylon (Sri Lanka) region. It has been beautifully hand made being embossed and chased with scrolls and flowers.
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It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, the lid closes flush and the inside is clean.
The Silver Squirrel

It measures approx. 4.5 inches (11.4cm) long by almost 2 inches (4.9cm) wide by over 1.5 inches (3.4cm) tall and weighs 116 grams. A superbly designed beautiful example.

Antiques over 100 years old are now TARIFF FREE to the USA.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Indian Silver Box to the 1890s.

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SA1231248
Dealers Internal Ref
404/150/43
The Silver Squirrel
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An oval antique solid silver box decorated with elaborate hand-chased floral repousse scrollwork.
BEAUTIFUL INDIAN / CEYLON 116g SOLID SILVER BOX c1890 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1231248
An oval antique solid silver box decorated with elaborate hand-chased floral repousse scrollwork.
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  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Indian
  • MaterialSolid Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse foliate scrolls, Chased floral motifs, Hinged oval lid

This Anglo-Indian solid silver box from c1890 is made from high grade silver with a reflective silver finish. The hinged oval lid features elaborate hand-chased floral repousse scrollwork framed by a beaded border, and the exterior walls are decorated with continuous embossed foliate and floral motifs. Visual details include detailed floral carving across the top and sides, a clean interior, and a flush-closing lid without visible dents or repairs. The box measures 11.4 cm long by 4.9 cm wide by 3.4 cm tall. In a modern home, this piece suits placement on a sideboard top to store small personal items such as jewellery or keepsakes. The compact container functions as a decorative tabletop accessory while providing functional storage space in a living room, bedroom, or study.

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Late nineteenth-century silver from India and Ceylon is defined by dense surface ornamentation, featuring intricate floral, foliate, and scroll motifs executed through skilled repousse and chasing techniques.

These items were typically crafted from high-purity solid silver. Artisans hammered the metal from the reverse side to create relief patterns, followed by fine chasing on the exterior to define detailed textures.

Authentic pieces frequently display hand-worked imperfections, significant weight relative to size, and characteristic regional motifs such as Kandy floral scrolls, often lacking standard Western hallmarks.

A decorative silver box functions well as an accent piece on an office desk, dressing table, or sideboard top, adding metallic texture and historical detail to modern spaces.

Clean silver gently using a soft cotton cloth and a specialized silver polish when tarnishing occurs, avoiding harsh abrasive chemicals and high-humidity environments.
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