Antique Furniture, Barometers, Clocks and Works of Art - 12th September 2006

Lot 95

A part set of 19th century carved sandalwood Spellicans

Estimate £50 - £100 | Hammer £45

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Description

A part set of 19th century carved sandalwood Spellicans, of 17 pieces, with card instructions titled 'Spellicans, A game for promoting steadiness of hand...The sandal-wood came from the site of Tippoo's Palace, Seringapatam, in turned boxwood 'bottle' container with applied label, the top stamped 'Lynch & Co., London', 5.5in (14cm) h. See Pinto, plate 244 for similar example.