VINTAGE BRASS & PEWTER DUCK LIDDED BOX — NEIMAN MARCUS ERA INDIAN METAL ART

This exquisite mixed-metal duck box is a striking example of mid-century Indian export artistry, handcrafted in Moradabad, India during the 1970s–1980s — the same golden age when luxury retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bloomingdale’s featured these gleaming metal art pieces in their home collections.

Each detail — from the etched brass feathers to the polished pewter-tone body — showcases the artisan precision and timeless glamour that made Indian metalwork so coveted by Western luxury houses. The lid lifts cleanly to reveal a smooth interior, perfect for jewelry, keepsakes, or use as an opulent decorative accent.

DETAILS

• Origin: Moradabad, India

• Era: c. 1975–1985

• Material: Hand-inlaid brass on oxidized pewter or nickel silver

• Construction: Two-piece lidded box

• Measurements:

  • Height – 10 inches

  • Width – 6 inches

  • Oval base – 7 ½ × 4 ¼ inches

  • Weight – 8.56 pounds

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age patina consistent with handcrafted metal art