Category
Metalware
Medium
looks like brass with silver plating
Distinguishing marks
unknown mark on back next to hinge
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
unknown
Size and dimensions of this item
approx. 6" high & 3" across body
Weight
approx. 16 ounces
Long Description
I have had this for approx. one year and have no been able to figure out what it is or who made it, etc.
History
Recent tag sale find.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$20.00
For Sale?
No
Re: Old heavy weird looking silverplated owl figure/lidded box
I think it may be a trinket box. It's lovely!
Re: Old heavy weird looking silverplated owl figure/lidded box
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It is made in india.. Â The art is Called Dhokra etal wrok ..Â
Indiginous to  parts of Easten India..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhokra
 link  for ur further referance  and  link at the bottom  of pics .
https://www.google.co.in/search?q=dokra+metal+work&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=…
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