An Anglo-Indian ivory-overlaid sandalwood Vizagapatam needlework box, 18th/19th century
Furniture, Silver and Glass
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 18 760
About this Item
An Anglo-Indian ivory-overlaid sandalwood Vizagapatam needlework box, 18th/19th century
the rectangular hinged cover inset with a later vacant panel surrounded by delicate foliate sprays enclosed by beaded borders, fitted with twelve compartments two of which with covers, one surmounted by a needle cushion, including various sewing instruments and two cylindrical sewing boxes with covers, the inner cover fabric-lined, with conforming sides, distress, 8,8cm high, 28,7cm wide, 23,2cm deep
*This lot is not suitable for export
Provenance
Green & Hatfield, Dealers in Antiques, purchased 13 April 1935.
The David Porter Collection.
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