What were these boxes used for?

These containers served various domestic purposes, from holding precious jewellery and sewing accessories to storing tea leaves and small personal valuables. Larger trunk forms and caskets were also utilised for safeguarding important documents, textiles, or exotic specimens brought back during the nineteenth century.

How do I date an Anglo Indian box?

Dating relies on identifying the prevailing stylistic influences, material combinations, and construction techniques associated with specific periods like the Regency era or the late nineteenth century. Examining the type of hinges, interior linings, and regional decorative motifs helps narrow down the decade of production.

What is Sadeli mosaic?

Sadeli mosaic is a complex micro-mosaic craft involving delicate sticks of bone, horn, and metal assembled into geometric patterns. This painstaking work is characteristic of high-status nineteenth-century boxes produced in western India.

How should I care for a quill or ivory box?

These delicate organic materials require stable environmental conditions away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to prevent warping or splitting. Gentle dusting with a dry, soft brush is generally sufficient for routine maintenance without applying harsh polishes.

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An anglo indian decorative box brings together intricate craftsmanship and exotic materials, offering a distinctive storage piece for trinkets and small valuables.

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