Antique Betel Nut Lime Chunam 'Pocket Watch' Style Box Ceylon Sri Lanka

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Seller: colohotspring ✉️ (2,195) 0%, Location: Idaho Springs, Colorado, US, Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 253184207431 Antique Betel Nut Lime Chunam 'Pocket Watch' Style Box Ceylon Sri Lanka.

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This Item: Antique betel nut lime container - Ceylon - probably early 19th cent. Does not have spoon or spatula on end of chain.

Measurement: Hinged circular box measures 3-1/2" tall & 3" across. Chain measures 4-1/2" long.

Weight: 8.8 standard (avoirdupois) oz.

Hallmarks/Stamp: Not stamped or marked. 

Condition: Condition is old and well used. Study photos. There is wear to the old silver inlay to the point that there is very little left. Some surface cracks to body of box, but nothing structural or that light shines through. Previously noted that the spoon or spatula commonly at the other end of chain is gone. The last photo shows some stress cracks on surface of box clasp - in order to minimize the risk of harming it, if you hold this in one hand and push gently upward on the lid with your thumb, you can engage/disengage the clasp easily. Push downward (toward the hinge) gently on the lid, and the clasp will hold the lid closed. 

Comments: Cool old piece that I've had in my personal collection of favorites for a number of years - I bought it not having a clue what it was (the best way). Reportedly, this 'pocket watch' style of container became popular by influence of European travelers at that time. The is still some lime residue on inside of box. There are also quite a lot of 'bright' scratches & rub marks on the inside of the box, which makes me wonder if someone who once owned this was either overly aggressive with the lime spoon or thought the box was made of gold!

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Guaranteed to be original & authentic as described.

I'll plan to ship this carefully packed via USPS First Class mail at no cost to you.

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  • Age: 1800-1849
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Primary Material: Brass
  • Region of Origin: Ceylon
  • Type: Boxes

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