Vintage Brass Chevrolet Car Paan Box - Ca 1940 Style - Meiping Vase Dating from the 19th century

Dating from the 19th century it shows signs of its age

These doors are truly a magnificent example of traditional Indian craftsmanship

Supplied in its original distressed gilt frame

The better quality pieces are painted onto fabric on wood like this one

Vintage Brass Chevrolet Car Paan Box - Ca 1940 Style - Meiping Vase Dating from the 19th centuryAn Indian nickel plated brass paan box in the shape of a 1940's Chevrolet 'Chevy' car. The top opens to store paan, a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf. It is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. This particular design follows the design of the Chevrolet Special DeLuxe series Sedan model. Produced between 1941 1948. The boot is stamped 'Betel Motor Car, Open & Close Type Patent No 75086.' It appears this