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Indian Solid Silver Box C1910 Antique
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Indian Solid Silver Box C1910 Antique

1900 - 1920
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A pretty solid silver Indian box. It is unmarked but tests as high grade silver. I would date it to c1910. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures over 1.75 inches (4.5cm) across by 1.5 inches tall and weighs 27 grams. A superbly designed example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Indian Silver Box to the 1910s.

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A pretty solid silver Indian box. It is unmarked but tests as high grade silver. I would date it to c1910. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures over 1.75 inches (4.5cm) across by 1.5 inches tall and weighs 27 grams. A superbly designed example.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Indian Silver Box to the 1910s.

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336/23//39
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A circular solid silver box with relief repousse carvings depicting an elephant and palm trees in a jungle landscape.
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Archive I A circular solid silver box with relief repousse carvings depicting an elephant and palm trees in a jungle landscape.

Indian Solid Silver Box C1910 Antique

Archive II A circular solid silver box with relief repousse carvings depicting an elephant and palm trees in a jungle landscape. View II
Archive III A circular solid silver box with relief repousse carvings depicting an elephant and palm trees in a jungle landscape. View III
Archive IV A circular solid silver box with relief repousse carvings depicting an elephant and palm trees in a jungle landscape. View IV
Archive V A circular solid silver box with relief repousse carvings depicting an elephant and palm trees in a jungle landscape. View V
Archive VI A circular solid silver box with relief repousse carvings depicting an elephant and palm trees in a jungle landscape. View VI
Archive VII A circular solid silver box with relief repousse carvings depicting an elephant and palm trees in a jungle landscape. View VII
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A circular solid silver box with relief repousse carvings depicting an elephant and palm trees in a jungle landscape.
INDIAN SOLID SILVER BOX c1910 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1236229
A circular solid silver box with relief repousse carvings depicting an elephant and palm trees in a jungle landscape.
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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAnglo-Indian
  • MaterialSolid Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsElephant relief, Repousse foliage, Palm tree motif, Chased background

This Anglo-Indian trinket box takes a circular form and dates to the Edwardian period around 1910. The object is fashioned from solid silver with a bright metallic finish and dark oxidised contrast in the recesses. The convex lid displays intricate repoussé decoration showing a jungle landscape populated by an elephant in relief, palm trees, flowering foliage, and small animals. The background is finely chased, and the perimeter features a distinct ribbed border alongside a plain turning line where the lid meets the body. Measuring 4.5 cm across, this solid silver piece serves as a compact storage vessel for small personal items such as rings, cufflinks, or coins. It sits well on a gentleman's library desk, a dressing table, or a sideboard top. The portable scale makes it a practical addition to daily routines while adding decorative detail to traditional or eclectic interiors.

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Anglo-Indian silver boxes were predominantly produced during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries during British rule in India. Local silversmiths combined traditional Indian chasing and repousse techniques with Western silver forms to create decorative items tailored for European markets and export.

These boxes were constructed from solid silver or high-purity silver alloys. Craftsmanship involved relief technique known as repousse, where the metal was hammered from the reverse side to create raised designs, followed by fine chasing on the exterior surface for detail.

Authentic pieces exhibit high-relief detailing depicting local flora, fauna, and architectural scenes rather than European motifs. While many pieces lack formal silver hallmarks, some feature maker initials, regional punch marks, or test as high-purity silver.

Place the box as an accent piece on a sideboard, dressing table, or stacked atop books on a coffee table. Combining ornate silver metalwork with modern matte textures or dark timber provides a refined material contrast.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and polish gently using a specialised silver polishing cloth to maintain lustre. Avoid harsh chemical dips or abrasive pastes, which can strip away the dark oxidised background detail that defines repousse work.
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