Antique Indian Benares ware brass and enamel cigar or trinket box.

This beautiful box has champleve, which means raised surface …
Antique Indian Benares ware brass and enamel cigar or trinket box.

This beautiful box has champleve, which means raised surface or field and the motif is impressed in the metal and the cavities are filled with various enamel and then fired to set them on the metal. Looks like a very nice cigar box with the wood lining.

Dimensions: 4.2ʺW × 3.15ʺD × 2ʺH

Styles

Period: Early 20th Century

Country of Origin: India

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Brass; Enamel; Wood

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Brick Red

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: Wear is consistent with age and use. Minor wear to the brass, enamel and wood.

Wear is consistent with age and use. Minor wear to the brass, enamel and wood.