An Anglo-Indian elk antler, ivory and wooden sewing box, Vizagapatam, 19th century
Decorative Arts
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An Anglo-Indian elk antler, ivory and wooden sewing box, Vizagapatam, 19th century
rectangular, the exterior with panels of elk antler, raised on four ivory bun feet, the interior of the hinged cover centred by a carved ivory flowerhead enclosed by a rectangular ivory border decorated with scrolling foliage, set with a detachable wooden tray with red velvet pin cushion and ten compartments, the top set with ivory panels decorated with stylised scrolling foliage, later finials to the corners, 13,5cm high, 29cm wide, 21,5cm deep
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