Harcroft House Sale

Live Auction, 18 November 2019

Session Two

Sold for

ZAR 6 332
Lot 238
  • An Indian sandalwood, rosewood and ivory-mounted casket, early 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 6 332

About this Item

An Indian sandalwood, rosewood and ivory-mounted casket, early 20th century
the rectangular hinged top applied with a pierced ivory plaque, heightened with black engraving of elephants, the centre applied with a plaque inscribed 'From Mr and Mrs C. N. AIYAR to Mr & Mrs RYCROFT', the sides applied with strapwork, enclosing a purple velvet-lined interior applied with a further plaque with dedication, raised on four paw feet, 10,5cm high, 38cm wide, 13,5cm deep; and a smaller tortoiseshell, sandalwood and ivory example, similar, the base stamped MADE IN INDIA, 6cm high, 18cm wide, 7,5cm deep

*This lot is not suitable for export

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Provenance

These were gifted to Mr and Mrs Rycroft by the Aiyar family with whom Muriel stayed in Bombay when she was evacuated from Singapore  en route to South Africa.



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