N/A Antique Yogya 800 Silver Box Moeljodihardjo Java Wood Lined Cigar Cigarette Desk

Up for auction is a magnificent example of authentic mid-century Indonesian **Yogya (Djokja) Silver**. This tabletop desk box/humidor was handcrafted by the highly collectible and prestigious master workshop **Moeljodihardjo Silver Works**, active during the late Dutch Colonial and post-war revival eras in Yogyakarta, Java. ### **Design & Craftsmanship:** * **The Lid & Sides:** Features spectacular, deeply chased repoussé work displaying traditional Javanese foliate tendrils, scrolling floral patterns, and a central fan-shaped motif. * **The Base:** Meticulously hand-wrought with a stunning *martelé* (planished/stipple-hammered) finish, a time-intensive process used by master silversmiths to strengthen the metal sheet. * **The Interior:** Completely lined with its original, unlacquered native hardwood liner, historically designed to regulate moisture for tobacco, cigars, or cigarette storage. ### **Hallmarks & Authenticity:** The bottom of the box is clearly stamped with the official maker's punch: **800 MD** * **800:** Solid continental coin silver purity (80% pure silver, 20% copper). * **MD:** The verified workshop mark for Moeljodihardjo. * **Original Patina:** Features a stunning, deep natural oxidation and verdigris patina in the recesses of the repoussé work, providing the high-contrast look that collectors highly prize. It has been left unpolished to preserve its historical