metal 2 part bird box

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Posted by Roy H Duvall
8 years ago
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Metal bird container in maybe brass-bronze or ? Came from my grand mother's home. My mother gave it to me in 1973 when she passed away at 97years old.  Mom told me she used it when she was a young girl. She never asked where she came by it.

Any help as to age, origin and value ,if any.

Thanks
Category Metalware
Medium I'm not sure- it may be brass or bronze or mixture. it is 6"L x 3"H
Distinguishing marks It is embossed hand hammered and soldered
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 6"long by 3" high
Date Period Not a clue. my Grand Mother was born in1875 and died in 1975.I'm 80 and I've had it since 1975.
Weight 4 oz
History all information has been entered
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white heron 🌱 Newbie 8 years ago

Possibly an Indian hand cast copper-bronze Dhokra trinket box. (Dhokra is an ancient metal craft still used by artisans in central India.)

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