λ An early 19th century Anglo-Indian ivory workbox

λ An early 19th century Anglo-Indian ivory workbox, of sarcophagus shape, with bands of lac decoration, the hinged lid decorated with a floral wreath, revealing a removable mirror to the underside and with a secret letter compartment, above a tray with eight divisions, four with lids revealing further divisions for utensils, a pin cushion and a thimble holder, the base with a drawer revealing ivory and mother of pearl sewing utensils and other items, with silver lion's mask ring handles and paw feet, 15.4cm high, 29cm wide, 21.5cm deep.

See Amin Jaffer p. 208 for a similar box.

Provenance: The collection of the late Geoffrey Harley, Pickwick End, Corsham.