Rare early Indian filigree silver Padan box Deccan c 1840

A fabulous and rare Indian filigree silver Padan or betel nut box. The filigree coils of are of outstanding weight and quality, the lid has a raised central section with a crenulated rim. The base is silver sheet. The box was almost certainly made by the Muslim Nizam craftsmen of Karimnagar near Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh c1800. The manufacturing process was demanding and complex, for a full description see’Indian Silver’ by S. Pathak, pages 24 to 26. The padan box is in good collector’s condition, the gaps in the open work appear to be original. Some play to the hinge. Karimnagar Deccan c 1840. 60 x 45 x 34mm. I have many stunning pieces of collector’s silver in my shop, please look at my other items. I aim only to list antique silver items that are without damage, repair, alteration or undue wear. My silver pieces are ideal as special gifts, for collectors, for investors, or for resale by dealers. I provide clear descriptions and photos. The silver is photographed in flat natural light, but silver is so reflective that black spots from the camera and other reflections are sometimes unavoidable. Please check the dimensions of the object carefully as apparent size can be deceptive. Bank details provided on request. Sizes, weights etc are all approximate. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “carlyonsilver” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Antique: Yes
Composition: Solid Silver
Product: Antique Indian silver filigree betel nut box
Style: Filigree
Age: Pre-1800
Material: Solid Silver
Pattern: Filigree