Category
Metalware
Medium
I'm not sure- it may be brass or bronze or mixture. it is 6"L x 3"H
Distinguishing marks
It is embossed hand hammered and soldered
Condition
Good
Date Period
Not a clue. my Grand Mother was born in1875 and died in 1975.I'm 80 and I've had it since 1975.
Size and dimensions of this item
6"long by 3" high
Weight
4 oz
Long Description
Metal bird container in maybe brass-bronze or ? Came from my grand mother's home. My mother gave it to me in 1973 when she passed away at 97years old. Mom told me she used it when she was a young girl. She never asked where she came by it.
Any help as to age, origin and value ,if any.
Thanks
History
all information has been entered
For Sale?
No
Re: metal 2 part bird box
Possibly an Indian hand cast copper-bronze Dhokra trinket box. (Dhokra is an ancient metal craft still used by artisans in central India.)