λA 19th century Anglo-Indian sandalwood

λA 19th century Anglo-Indian sandalwood, ivory, ebony and sadeli work box, Bombay, decorated over all with panels of geometric parquetry, the fitted interior with a lift-out tray with lidded compartments, pots and covers, bobbins, a thimble, a sadeli needle case and other sewing utensils, on bun feet, 4½in (12cm) high, 12¾in (32.3cm) wide, 9in (23cm) deep, together with a silk embroidered cover for the box and contained with in a pine travelling box, the lid inscribed 'Mrs Sheppee's Work Box'.