Large painting of the Taj Mahal with reflections. Estimated to be mid 19th century. Painted on bone. 12.5x8.5 cm. Pencil inscriptions on rev34/3. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Elegant oval box with very fine repoussé and chased workmanship. Excellent condition. L: 11.2cm/4.4in x W: 10cm/3.9in x H: 3.5cm/1.3in. Signed and dated 1867 on the bottom- note enlargement 7#.

Three lovely old chased and repoussé copper and brass boxes, circa 19th century with floral and peacock patterns, from Kandy. The oval box has a working latch. All are in good condition i.e., no dents. Large brass box L: 11.2cm/4.4in x H: 3.5cm/1.4in x W: 5.72cm/2.2in. Medium brass box L: 10.2cm/4in x H: 3.4cm/1.3in x W: 5.4cm/2.1. Oval copper box L:7.4cm/3in x H: 3cm/1.2in x W: 5.6cm/2.2in.

Exceptionally rare pair of temple iron door handles, circa early Kandy Period 18th century. Similar ones may be seen on the doors of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Temple of the Tooth, home of the ancient relic of Buddha, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Exquisitely crafted with very fine brass, copper additions & traces of silver inlay work. Dome shape cover D: 12cm/4.2in, door handles are W: 12cm/4.2in x L: 12cm/4.2.

Good19th century copper lime container from Kandy with original chain. This hinges on the side with a working closing mechanism. The copper body has attractive incised scrolling patterns and decorative brass fittings top and bottom- all good condition. H: 8.8cm/3.5in and W: 7.3cm/2.9in.

Rare coconut grater from Kandy, carved from a single piece of Jack Fruit wood, in a quirky zoomorphic style circa 19th century. L: 82cm/32in x W: 10.5cm/4.1in and x H: 30cm/11/8in.

Sturdy Jackwood box circa 18th century with iron hinges and copper brackets and brass handle. There is a crack in the back (noted in enlargements), all the bits are here, we have found the copper plate for the lock hole (not pictured), is included as well. This piece has loads of character and history. L: 28.3/11.1in x W: 19cm/7.5in and H: 9.5 cm/3.7in.

Lovely lime container, circa 19th century, copper with ornate brass fitted hinges in good working order! H: 12.7/ 5in x W: 8.2cm/3.2in.

Two antique Indian charms from Tamil Nadu. The larger one is an Araimudi, in the shape of fig leaf and was by worn by young village girls to protect their “modesty”, the smaller one was probably worn as an amulet with a granulated image of a feminine deity. Free shipping via Hong Registered Airmail. Large is H: 6.3cm/ 2.4in x W: 5.3 cm/2in, the smaller one is H: 4.4cm/ 1.7in x W: 3.2 cm/1.2in. Big one is 31 grams and small one 15 grams

Circa 1830 rare calamander wood box from Sri Lanka, with silver fittings. Needs some restoration, ie., decorative corner on lid needs to be reattached (some brass tacks), and a good beeswax polishing. There is no lock and there is a fissure no the back panel- all visible in enlargements.. L: 21.5cm/8.6in x H: 7.6cm/3in x W: 14.7 cm/5.8in.

Unusual strand of gold washed silver square beads with some filigree workmanship. Circa 19th century. The two beads at the ends of the strand have the little “finials” knocked off. Total length: 46cm/18in, square beads are 1.5cm x 1.1cm (0.6in x 0.43in). Smaller beads D: 2mm-5mm. Total weight 43 grams. Free shipping via Hong Kong Registered Airmail.

Fine antique Sri Lankan gold washed silver beaded necklace. Circa 19th century. Most of the gold plate is still intact with nice large beads. Total length:. 63.6cm/24in. Large beads are D: 2cm/0.8in and small beads are D: 0.5cm/0.2in. Total weight 76 grams. Free shipping via Hong Registered mail

Good strand of silver round and small geometric shaped beads, some with traces of gold wash. Circa 19th century. Length 50.4cm/19.8in. The small beads are D: 4mm to 5mm, medium beads D: 1.1cm/0.43in and largest silver bead D: 1.3cm/0.5in. Free shipping via Hong Kong registered airmail. Total weight 33 grams.

Special offer: wholesale lot of 8, antique, betel nut cutters from Tamil Nadu, India. These have simple etched designs with brass fittings in the hinges made into various zoomorphic shapes. Cica 19th century

Exquisite antique silver necklace, circa 19th century. Each tiny bead is hand folded into a geometrical shape. I doubt if this kind of craftsman ship can be done today. The hexagonal pendant opens up into a “secret” box. Total Length: 87cm/34.3in. Small bead diameters are: 1mm-2mm/.04in-.08in. Total weight 60 grams. Free shipping via Hong Registered Airmail

Good strand of antique gold washed silver beads, from Kandy, Sri Lanka. Total length: 69cm/27in. The beads range in size smallest to largest: 0.5cm/0.2 to 1.4cm/0.5in. 67 grams. Free shipping.

Beautiful gold washed silver beads circa 19th century from Kandy. Some of the beads has the gilt rubbed off, but the silver has beautiful original near black patina typical of of old high content silver. Total L: 53cm/20in. Large central bead D: 3.3cm/1.3in, the rest of the beads range smallest to largest D: 0.5cm/0.2in to 0.5.in

Ensemble of mixed style of antique gold washed silver and silver beads Kandy style, Sri Lanka circa 19th century. Total length. 52.8cm/20in. Total weight 66 grams. Large central bead is D: 1.7cm/.66in. The rest of the beads range from .05cm/0.19in to 1.1cm/0.43in.