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Description

A charming unmarked Indian silver casket, profusely decorated with entwined boteh leaves, standing on little cabriole legs with splayed feet. it has a carrying handle to the top and an engraved shield

“PRESENTED BY VCOS 27 MADRAS REGT”

It is a delightful piece and would make a wonderful gift

Physical Dimensions

Height

12cm (4.72")

Width

16cm (6.30")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Casket to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA762585

Dealers Internal Reference

8147

Description

“PRESENTED BY VCOS 27 MADRAS REGT”

It is a delightful piece and would make a wonderful gift

Physical Dimensions

Height

12cm (4.72")

Width

16cm (6.30")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Casket to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA762585

Dealers Internal Ref

8147

About the Dealer

Midwinter Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

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Midwinter Antiques

Telephone 01630 672289 or 07972 703005

Location

Shropshire
United Kingdom

Near the triple border of counties
Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/midwinter

Verified Since Jun 2019

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Items Sold 186

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Boxes
Period19th century
StyleColonial
MaterialSilver
ColourSilver
MotifsRepousse floral patterns, Scrolled feet, Central handle, Hinged lid
SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Antique Indian silver caskets were predominantly produced during the British colonial period, often combining traditional local smithing techniques with European forms to serve as presentation pieces or luxury export items.

These items are typically handcrafted from high-grade sterling or coin silver, utilising techniques such as repousse, chasing, and detailed hand-engraving to create dense surface ornamentation.

Authenticity is usually determined by weight, the quality of the hand-chased detailing, artisanal hallmarks or makers marks, and natural age-related patina on the silver surface.

Place the piece on a mantelpiece, coffee table, or sideboard as a focal point to introduce metallic texture, historical depth, and global craftsmanship into a modern or eclectic scheme.

Clean the silver gently with a specialist microfibre cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive polishes that can wear away fine hand-engraving, and store in a stable, low-humidity environment.