{"product_id":"angloindian-19th-century-victorian-wooden-trinket-pill-box-motherofpearl","title":"AngloIndian 19th Century Victorian Wooden Trinket Pill Box – MotherofPearl","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exterior: Displays signs of wear consistent with age, with some minor loss of inlay and slight discoloration.Lid: Securely attached, but some wear and aging are visible on the bone and pearl inlay.Base: Noticeable wear and patina, with surface scratches and marks.Edges: Some bone inlays have minor chipping, but the structure remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Repro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite \u003cstrong\u003eAngloIndian Victorian trinket box\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003e19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases remarkable craftsmanship, featuring intricate motherofpearl inlay and bone detailing on a dark wooden base. Likely handcrafted in \u003cstrong\u003eIndia for the British colonial market\u003c\/strong\u003e, this small box was originally designed as a \u003cstrong\u003epill, snuff, or trinket box\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a cherished collectible piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e AngloIndian Victorian Trinket\/Pill Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood, bone, and motherofpearl inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5.75 cm  in width (as shown in the measurement photo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geometric inlay with a central decorative medallion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark wood with ivorytoned bone and shimmering motherofpearl accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th Century (Victorian Era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely India, crafted for the British colonial market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Displays signs of wear consistent with age, with some minor loss of inlay and slight discoloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Securely attached, but some wear and aging are visible on the bone and pearl inlay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noticeable wear and patina, with surface scratches and marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some bone inlays have minor chipping, but the structure remains intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHistory of AngloIndian Inlaid Boxes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Raj (18581947)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Indian artisans produced intricate inlaid wooden boxes for British officers and aristocrats. These boxes, often adorned with \u003cstrong\u003ebone, ivory, or motherofpearl inlays\u003c\/strong\u003e, were influenced by Mughal and Persian decorative arts. They were commonly used as \u003cstrong\u003ejewelry boxes, snuff boxes, or pill cases\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining fine craftsmanship with practical elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e19thcentury AngloIndian pill box\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful and rare collector's piece, perfect for lovers of \u003cstrong\u003eVictorian antiques, colonialera artifacts, and handcrafted wooden inlay work\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gifted UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52605221011803,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_43948541-1a7f-410d-9e5e-902953ceba18.jpg?v=1773696531","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/angloindian-19th-century-victorian-wooden-trinket-pill-box-motherofpearl","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}