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Antique simply decorated Philippine Island Betel Nut Box. We've had several of these boxes, this is the less fancy version …
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Antique simply decorated Philippine Island Betel Nut Box. We've had several of these boxes, this is the less fancy version with simple engraved and inlaid copper decoration on a brass or bronze body. These boxes come from the Philippines and were used by natives to hold betel leaves and lime which was used like chewing tobacco.
Condition: Heavily polished, damages to the hinges with replaced wires.
Dimensions:
Height 2 1/8 Inches 5.5 cm
Width 5 1/4 Inches 13.4 cm
Depth 2 1/2 Inches 6.3 cm
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- Dimensions
- 5.25ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 2.12ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Bronze
- Copper
- Engraving
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Has been overly polished to be more decorative. Hinges have been broken and partially repaired. Has been overly polished to be more decorative. Hinges have been broken and partially repaired. less
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