Name: 2 Tier Brass Tiffin Box - Ca 1920
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: A02608V4
Price: 75.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Antique Brass Indian Tiffin Box Dabba With Two Tier Containers Early 20th Century

Open And Dismantled View Of Antique Brass Indian Tiffin Box Dabba With Two Tier Containers Early 20th Century

Handle Detail From Antique Brass Indian Tiffin Box Dabba With Two Tier Containers Early 20th Century

Open View Of Antique Brass Indian Tiffin Box Dabba With Two Tier Containers Early 20th Century

Interior Of Antique Brass Indian Tiffin Box Dabba With Two Tier Containers Early 20th Century

Indian Interior Style & Kitchen Display Cabinets | Indigo Antiques

SKU: A02608V4 Circa 1930, from Bombay, India

£75 ^{Inc Tax.}

Dimensions:: W11.5 x D11.5 x H22 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK
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This antique brass tiffin box, or dabba, dates to the early 20th century and represents one of the most enduring forms of Indian domestic design. Traditionally used to carry lunches, snacks, and small meals, tiffin boxes were an essential part of daily life, especially in busy cities such as Bombay where the famed dabbawalas delivered countless meals each day.

Made from solid brass with a two-tiered container secured by a hinged frame and handle, this example is both practical and beautifully crafted. Its warm patina and signs of long use give it a unique character, while its design reflects the ingenuity of Indian household objects made to last for generations. Today, it can be repurposed as jewellery storage, for food presentation at the table, or simply as a decorative reminder of India's culinary heritage.

Origin: India
Date: Early 20th century, circa 1920
Materials: Brass
Features: Two-tiered stackable containers; hinged frame with carry handle; aged golden patina
Condition: Vintage, with small marks and dents consistent with age and use
Dimensions: W x D x H cm