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Calcutta Indian Box
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Calcutta Indian Box

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A charming Indian box with a little note of history, made in Calcutta 1958, padouk timber all in good condition.

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Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Anglo Indian Carved Box to the 1950s.

Independent Date Check ID 09674491
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques Date1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-90 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1950s:
Handwritten provenance slip recording purchase in Calcutta in September 1958: fixes the date.
Full-length brass piano hinge along the rear edge: mid-20th-century box construction.
Carved faux-bamboo mouldings and dragon medallion: typical regional export work.
Gentle surface wear and mellowed wax polish: decades of domestic handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
31.5cm (12.40")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
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SA1239213
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A charming Indian box with a little note of history, made in Calcutta 1958, padouk timber all in good condition.

Free UK delivery quote Royal Mail special delivery

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Anglo Indian Carved Box to the 1950s.

Independent Date Report ID 09674491
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques dating1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-90 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1950s:
Handwritten provenance slip recording purchase in Calcutta in September 1958: fixes the date.
Full-length brass piano hinge along the rear edge: mid-20th-century box construction.
Carved faux-bamboo mouldings and dragon medallion: typical regional export work.
Gentle surface wear and mellowed wax polish: decades of domestic handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
31.5cm (12.40")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239213
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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A rectangular Anglo-Indian carved teak box featuring a raised central motif on the lid, carved bamboo-style border trim, and side decorative panels.
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Archive I A rectangular Anglo-Indian carved teak box featuring a raised central motif on the lid, carved bamboo-style border trim, and side decorative panels.

Calcutta Indian Box

Archive II A rectangular Anglo-Indian carved teak box featuring a raised central motif on the lid, carved bamboo-style border trim, and side decorative panels. View II
Archive III A rectangular Anglo-Indian carved teak box featuring a raised central motif on the lid, carved bamboo-style border trim, and side decorative panels. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Anglo-Indian carved teak box featuring a raised central motif on the lid, carved bamboo-style border trim, and side decorative panels. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Anglo-Indian carved teak box featuring a raised central motif on the lid, carved bamboo-style border trim, and side decorative panels. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Anglo-Indian carved teak box featuring a raised central motif on the lid, carved bamboo-style border trim, and side decorative panels. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Anglo-Indian carved teak box featuring a raised central motif on the lid, carved bamboo-style border trim, and side decorative panels. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Anglo-Indian carved teak box featuring a raised central motif on the lid, carved bamboo-style border trim, and side decorative panels. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular Anglo-Indian carved teak box featuring a raised central motif on the lid, carved bamboo-style border trim, and side decorative panels. View IX
Archive X A rectangular Anglo-Indian carved teak box featuring a raised central motif on the lid, carved bamboo-style border trim, and side decorative panels. View X
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Millers Antiques

Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
Location
1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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A rectangular Anglo-Indian carved teak box featuring a raised central motif on the lid, carved bamboo-style border trim, and side decorative panels.
Calcutta Indian Box
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A rectangular Anglo-Indian carved teak box featuring a raised central motif on the lid, carved bamboo-style border trim, and side decorative panels.
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  • ObjectDecorative Box
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleAnglo-Indian
  • MaterialTeak, Hardwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHand-carved relief, Faux bamboo trim, Side relief medallions, Escutcheon keyhole
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 31.5 cm (12 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

This Anglo-Indian decorative box originates from Calcutta and dates to 1950. Made from teak hardwood with a warm brown timber finish, the piece features hand-carved relief decoration, faux bamboo trim along the edges, side relief medallions, and a central raised relief motif on the lid alongside an escutcheon keyhole. Visible details include intricately carved floral panels on the sides and lid, reeded corner columns mimicking bamboo sections, and a keyhole aperture on the front drop panel. Measuring 10 cm high, 31.5 cm wide, and 22 cm deep, this box has a compact footprint suitable for practical storage. Positioned on a sideboard top, this item suits a gentleman's library or a study interior as a desk accessory. The box provides enclosed storage for small trinkets, stationery, or keepsakes while adding decorative texture through its traditional hand-carved surface detailing. The warm timber tones coordinate easily with traditional or eclectic interior schemes where natural wood finishes predominate.

FAQs

Anglo-Indian boxes were produced in India during the 19th and early 20th centuries, combining traditional Indian carving techniques with European utility forms such as writing slopes, workboxes, and caskets.

These boxes were typically crafted from native hardwoods such as teak, rosewood, or shisham, featuring hand-carved relief decoration, dovetail joints, and integrated brass escutcheons.

Authentic pieces display high-relief hand carving with detailed motifs like flora, scrollwork, or serpents, alongside natural timber patina, hand-cut joinery, and period-correct metal fittings.

Position the box on a console table, coffee table, or bookshelf to add texture, rich timber tones, and historical depth to modern or eclectic spaces.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, avoiding direct sunlight, moisture, and chemical cleaners.
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