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Betal nut box inlaid with silver and bronze 19th C
A Mindanao silver inlaid bronze betal box, Islamic, Philippines, mid to late 19th century.
This highly decorative box is a betal nut box. The habit of chewing was relevant in the southern Philippines and much of southeast Asia. Wealthy Maraneo families on the island of Mindanao were able to afford an elaborate silver inlaid bronze betal box such as this rare much larger than normal example.
Such boxes were used to show off their wealth to household visitors where they would be offered betal nut and other components such as leaves and lime which were used to make up the betal quid or small package.
This rare box is unusually raised onto bronze wheels because of its large size and weight. It would be rolled along a table or a flat surface.
The main box comprises very elaborately inlaid silver panels on all surfaces, including the hinges. It has lifting handles at each end. When the lid is raised, it reveals a separate fitted inner box, also decorated with silver inlay on the lidded compartments, which would hold the ingredients.
This box has been well used and shows residues from use in the two outer compartments which would have held the betel nut and lime.
The silver for the decoration was produced locally by melting silver coins from the period.
The decoration is Islamic in its design probably representing the stylised tail feathers of the Sari-Manok bird as well as foliage and orchid blooms.
This rare and beautiful box is in very good original condition. And It has a lovely age related patina.
Height 13.5cm x width 24cm x depth 11cm We no longer have shop premises. All of our items can be viewed online.
If you wish to see an item, we will be more than happy to arrange a viewing.
Many thanks
Wendy and Robert
SellerRobert Belcher Antiques
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Droitwich Spa
Worcestershire
England
WR9 8AN
Tel : 07929 011224
or : 07720 607007
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This highly decorative box is a betal nut box. The habit of chewing was relevant in the southern Philippines and much of southeast Asia. Wealthy Maraneo families on the island of Mindanao were able to afford an elaborate silver inlaid bronze betal box such as this rare much larger than normal example.
Such boxes were used to show off their wealth to household visitors where they would be offered betal nut and other components such as leaves and lime which were used to make up the betal quid or small package.
This rare box is unusually raised onto bronze wheels because of its large size and weight. It would be rolled along a table or a flat surface.
The main box comprises very elaborately inlaid silver panels on all surfaces, including the hinges. It has lifting handles at each end. When the lid is raised, it reveals a separate fitted inner box, also decorated with silver inlay on the lidded compartments, which would hold the ingredients.
This box has been well used and shows residues from use in the two outer compartments which would have held the betel nut and lime.
The silver for the decoration was produced locally by melting silver coins from the period.
The decoration is Islamic in its design probably representing the stylised tail feathers of the Sari-Manok bird as well as foliage and orchid blooms.
This rare and beautiful box is in very good original condition. And It has a lovely age related patina.
Height 13.5cm x width 24cm x depth 11cm We no longer have shop premises. All of our items can be viewed online.
If you wish to see an item, we will be more than happy to arrange a viewing.
Many thanks
Wendy and Robert
Price
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DimensionsHeight 13.5cm x width 24cm x depth 11cm
Category Antique Boxes
Date 1880
Late 19th Century Antiques Material Inlaid
Origin Islamic
Condition In very good original condition
Item code as755a392
Status For Sale
£1650.00 
$2093.85
€1999.14
$2093.85
€1999.14
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We use a specialist delivery firm for all of our furniture and fragile items and DHL for antiques that can be packed professionally here on the premises for a next day delivery tracked and fully insured.
All overseas deliveries are also available.
Please contact us at 01905 622468/ 07929 011224 / 07720 607007. Alternatively, email robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com
All overseas deliveries are also available.
Please contact us at 01905 622468/ 07929 011224 / 07720 607007. Alternatively, email robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com
View all stock from
Robert Belcher Antiques
128 Worcester RoadDroitwich Spa
Worcestershire
England
WR9 8AN
Tel : 07929 011224
or : 07720 607007
Non UK callers : +44 7929 011224 or +44 7720 607007
Get directions to Robert Belcher Antiques
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