A Victorian macassar ebony and mother of pearl sewing box

A Victorian macassar ebony and mother of pearl sewing box, of sarcophagus shape, inlaid with foliate bands, the watered silk lined interior with a pouch to the lid above a lift-out divided tray with lidded compartments and mother of pearl handled steel utensils, with ring handles and on ribbed mushroom feet, 21.2cm high, 34.5cm wide, 26.5cm deep.

Provenance: The Dr Lawrie Webster Collection of Boxes.