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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    Wow. What a bargain!!
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Sep 1, 2026 at 8:05 PM in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    It is getting more difficult, particularly on eBay but I think you can still find some bargains in antique shops as most are not particularly...
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 16, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    Thanks Raver. Same here, it’s not normally my thing either but I saw it hiding at the back under some other boxes so I took a punt. ;) I wonder if...
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 15, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
  4. Rabid Collector
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    Slightly better one.
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 15, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    Ok so I bought this today. It’s a complete gamble as I know nothing about brass inlay boxes but the inlay looked unusually fine. Obviously I...
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 15, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    Glad I suggested a book with something interesting :). Was worried it might be a little too familiar for you. A pre 1720s sleeper. Now wouldn’t...
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 14, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    The sadeli work is very intricate and detailed but the carved is also rather beautiful. I’m afraid my examples are nowhere near this exquisite and...
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 12, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 11, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    Very nice pieces. I’ve actually started buying pieces which need some work so that I can practise repairing them. I’m away at the moment but will...
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 11, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Clockwork (moving) Brooch

    Well worth keeping on to.
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 10, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    Hope they told me correctly….:( and I hope you like it…..It’s got some really nice Vizagapatum items in it.
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 8, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
  12. Rabid Collector
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    Thanks Any Jewelry. Yes please ignore the listing title.
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 8, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
  13. Rabid Collector
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    Here’s the reply:[ATTACH]
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 7, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
  14. Rabid Collector
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    Still going through but will let you know. There is a section on Nagina and Vizagapatam boxes/furnature. There is also another book by this author...
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 7, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    Ah but you don’t know how old I am - I do have a grey beard and moustache which my kids say makes my face look like a badgers bum (polite...
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 5, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    It is quite old but is a really lovely book and places like Michael Backman Antiques in London use it as a reference. I did actually buy it but it...
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 5, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    Also found this by the same author on eBay: Luxury Goods from India: The Art of the Indian Cabinet-Maker. You can pick this up for £20-30 so I’ve...
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 4, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    Sorry to add to this very old thread but it seemed the most relevant. Just came back from New York and stumbled on the book I was talking about:...
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 4, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    That’s absolutely amazing. What skill.
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Sep 7, 2025 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Nagina carving, a lost art

    This is really interesting. I’ve never seen a resource which delves into Indian boxes and art like this. There is a book from the V&A but it’s out...
    Post by: Rabid Collector, Aug 23, 2025 in forum: Antique Discussion
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