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Antique Silver Betel Box Chelpa Tobacco Box Chinese Silver Malay Silver

Antique Silver Betel Box Chelpa Tobacco Box Chinese Silver Malay Silver
Antique Silver Betel Box Chelpa Tobacco Box Chinese Silver Malay Silver
Antique Silver Betel Box Chelpa Tobacco Box Chinese Silver Malay Silver
Antique Silver Betel Box Chelpa Tobacco Box Chinese Silver Malay Silver
Antique Silver Betel Box Chelpa Tobacco Box Chinese Silver Malay Silver
Antique Silver Betel Box Chelpa Tobacco Box Chinese Silver Malay Silver

Antique Silver Betel Box Chelpa Tobacco Box Chinese Silver Malay Silver
Antique silver Betal nut box/Chelpa tobacco box. Originally this box would have been used to store betel nuts. Originating from the Lower Perak in Malaysia, the box dates to the 19th century. The lid of the box is covered with. Spiralling leaves and flowers, on the body of the box there are further chased decorative panels. This was a popular technique among Chinese Straits. There is a large ring attached. This would have been used to thread a chain through which would have been attached to clothing. This way, one could easily transport the betel nuts without having to carry them around in hands or pockets. Betel chewing became widespread across South East Asia and there was a great deal of paraphernalia attached to the habit with containers of various, sizes and shapes and special tools to cut the betel nuts. The containers were made of different materials, wood, lacquer and various metals, according to income and social standing. This being silver would have belonged to someone who was quite wealthy. 5.5 x 2.5cm. Silver in good condition, hinge firm, clasp not catching. The item “Antique Silver Betel Box Chelpa Tobacco Box Chinese Silver Malay Silver” is in sale since Wednesday, March 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\South-East Asian”. The seller is “elsiej03″ and is located in Bristol. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Brunei darussalam, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Liechtenstein, Macao, Monaco, Martinique, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Peru, Paraguay, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Chile, Bahamas, Kuwait, Philippines, Qatar, Uruguay, Viet nam, Jordan, Sri lanka, Antigua and barbuda, Bermuda, Barbados, Cayman islands, Saint lucia, Maldives, Oman, Reunion, South africa, Ukraine, Colombia, Montserrat.
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Age: 1800-1849
  • Product: Chelpa Box
  • Sub-Type: Betel Nut Box
  • Original/Repro: Antique Original
  • Region of Origin: Chinese

Antique Silver Betel Box Chelpa Tobacco Box Chinese Silver Malay Silver
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Antique Set Of 6 Chinese Export Solid Silver 950 Spoons Box

Antique Set Of 6 Chinese Export Solid Silver 950 Spoons Box
Antique Set Of 6 Chinese Export Solid Silver 950 Spoons Box
Antique Set Of 6 Chinese Export Solid Silver 950 Spoons Box
Antique Set Of 6 Chinese Export Solid Silver 950 Spoons Box
Antique Set Of 6 Chinese Export Solid Silver 950 Spoons Box
Antique Set Of 6 Chinese Export Solid Silver 950 Spoons Box
Antique Set Of 6 Chinese Export Solid Silver 950 Spoons Box
Antique Set Of 6 Chinese Export Solid Silver 950 Spoons Box
Antique Set Of 6 Chinese Export Solid Silver 950 Spoons Box

Antique Set Of 6 Chinese Export Solid Silver 950 Spoons Box
ANTIQUE SET OF 6 CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER 950 SPOONS WITH BOX. Please look at the photos for more detial. Otherwise, I reserve the right to relist the item. Class signed for, Domestic post in UK. Itemmust be return in its ORIGINAL CONDITION without any physicalchanges. Thank you for visit. My listings and please view my other auctions for more. The item “ANTIQUE SET OF 6 CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER 950 SPOONS BOX” is in sale since Sunday, August 23, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Other Chinese”. The seller is “onsalelplp_659″ and is located in Bideford. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Product: Spoons
  • Region of Origin: Chinese

Antique Set Of 6 Chinese Export Solid Silver 950 Spoons Box