Posted 10 years ago
Peasejean55
(413 items)
While in Goa last year I came across this Silver Filigree box. I didn't buy it while I was there, I kept thinking about it, so I got in contact with the person who was selling. Well to cut a long story short I bought it. I have done some research on the box, at first I believed the box was originally from Goa now I have changed my mind, I now think it was handmade in Cuttack India, in the 19th century. There is a very faded hallmark at the bottom of the box.
This is a link http://www.michaelbackmanltd.com/1559.html
This box is very similar to mine there is a slight difference in the legs, the size and weight are more or more or less the same.
It is a lovely piece and I am very honoured to be the custodian.
Many thanks for looking.
Many thanks
aghcollect
Lovely work!
I use pierced boxes to perfume my home, your's could hold pot pourri!
BEAUTIFUL!!!
That's a very good idea Kyra. Thank you Sean for your love and comment.
Anytime Peasejean!!!
Very Very Nice !!!!
Many thanks vetraio for your lovely comment and love
http://www.michaelbackmanltd.com/1559.html
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aghcollect
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Caperkid
I talked to the seller of this Silver box, he was adamant the box was Portuguese, which does make sense, I bought this box in Goa. Goa was a Portuguese colony for 450 years. So I think my first assumption of Cuttack, was wrong.
Many thanks
raver