Vintage Indian or Moroccan, possibly a low grade silver, trinket box with gemstones, possibly agate or cabochon?
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Adorned with filigree decoration. Filigree is a delicate, ornamental openwork technique using intertwined wire threads, often of gold or silver, creating intricate patterns used in jewellery and other decorative objects.
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Size: 4 cm tall 5 cm round.
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Some age related wear. We believe this is a low grade silver trinket box, although no there are no Hallmarks, so we have to sell it as white metal.
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Nice vibrant blue velvet interior. The two stones in the lid may be agate ?Agate is a banded variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz, known for its distinctive patterns and colors, which can be opaque, translucent, or occasionally transparent or
cabochon gemstone features a polished domed surface in contrast to a faceted cut. Rather than sparkle, the rounded cut captivates by enhancing colour, reflection or translucence over a domed surface. The term Cabochon features regularly in jewellery design. We pronounce the word: Kab-Uh-Shon
 
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