Decorative Arts, Furniture and Jewellery

Live Virtual Auction, 4 - 5 April 2022

Furniture, Silver and Glass

Sold for

ZAR 8 794
Lot 214
  • An Anglo-Indian ivory, coromandel and porcupine quill book carrier, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 8 794

About this Item

An Anglo-Indian ivory, coromandel and porcupine quill book carrier, 19th century

rectangular surmounted by a three-quarter gallery inlaid with ivory circles, the corners with button-shaped bosses, the front with ivory and inlaid patera, raised on two ivory and black stained bun feet, the reverse with later wooden bun feet, one quill damaged, 13,5cm high, 32,5cm wide, 19,2cm deep

*This lot is not suitable for export

Provenance

The David Porter Collection.


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