Sculpture - Hardstone - China - Mid 20th century
No. 30275391
Betel Motor Car Complete - Nickel plated brass, golden brass - India - mid 20th century
No. 30275391
Betel Motor Car Complete - Nickel plated brass, golden brass - India - mid 20th century
Betel Motor Car.
Rare in complete condition. Comes with all its accessories.
- Origin: India 1930-1950.
Metal, nickel-plated brass and gold.
Length: 24 cm
Width: 12 cm.
Height: 11 cm
Weight: 888 g.
Very good condition. Some signs of wear.
It was used for putting chewing tobacco preparations (mixture of betel, tobacco, lime).
The purpose of the car was to contain the various ingredients used in a mixture of betel nut. The lid can be opened to disclose a compartment in which the ingredients were certainly stored.
The rear of the car is engraved: Betel motor car, Open & Close type, Patent No. 75086.
Registered and insured shipping with tracking number.
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