Sirih doos / Betelnootdoos - Box - .925 silver

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Beautiful Indonesian betel nut box (sirih box) in 925 silver, dating from 1910–1920, measuring 6.5 × 8.5 cm and weighing 190.4 g, in good used condition with minor signs of age.

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Description: A beautiful Indonesian betel-nut box, or sirih box, in which betel-nut leaves (sirih-pinang) and lime were stored and carried. Betel nut was used as an aphrodisiac for headaches, arthritis, and toothache, but it also had an addictive narcotic effect. This is quite a large example for a sirih box!

Origin: Indonesia
Silversmith: unknown
Year: 1910-1920
Quality marks: none

State: in good condition
Weight: 190.4 grams
Content: 925/1000 (spectro measured)
Dimensions: 6.5 x 8.5 cm
Photos are part of the description.

Lot number: A-11993

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Description: A beautiful Indonesian betel-nut box, or sirih box, in which betel-nut leaves (sirih-pinang) and lime were stored and carried. Betel nut was used as an aphrodisiac for headaches, arthritis, and toothache, but it also had an addictive narcotic effect. This is quite a large example for a sirih box!

Origin: Indonesia
Silversmith: unknown
Year: 1910-1920
Quality marks: none

State: in good condition
Weight: 190.4 grams
Content: 925/1000 (spectro measured)
Dimensions: 6.5 x 8.5 cm
Photos are part of the description.

Lot number: A-11993

All of our items are sent by registered mail.
You can also pick up the lot at one of our more than 100 offices in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
Please check the website of Goudwisselkantoor (for NL and BE), Comptoir de l’Or (for BE), or Goldwechselhaus (for DE) for the nearest location.
Please indicate your preference to us via your Catawiki account.

Seller's Story

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
190.4 g
Silver type
.925 silver
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Manufacturer/ Brand
Sirih doos / Betelnootdoos
Material
Silver
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6.5 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
Estimated Period
1910-1920
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Objects sold
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