Vintage Brass Car Betel Nut Box - Ca 1940's Finish - Red Lacquer Dog gates were used in

Dog gates were used in front of the main entrance door of Gujarati Havelis to keep animals out

A Vintage Confectionery Box - for a very quirky & beautiful Pencil Pot

Meiji Period

approx 75 x 57 (w x d x h cms)

giving the piece a mischievous

Vintage Brass Car Betel Nut Box - Ca 1940's Finish - Red Lacquer Dog gates were used inThis unusual paan box is crafted in nickel plated brass in the form of a 1940s Chevrolet "Chevy" car, a highly collectible piece of Indian design with playful character. The hinged top opens to reveal compartments for storing paan a traditional preparation made with betel leaf, spices, and pastes that has long been valued for its stimulant and psychoactive properties. The design follows the lines of the Chevrolet Special DeLuxe Sedan, produced between