Furniture & Works of Art - 5th April 2011

Lot 232

An Anglo-Indian tortoiseshell and ivory mounted box

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £400

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Description

An Anglo-Indian tortoiseshell and ivory mounted box, Vizigapatam, with lac decoration, the hinged lid with pierced panels of scrolling foliage centred by figures, on carved paw feet, early 20th century, 3.25in (7.8cm) h, 10.5in (26.7cm) w, 5in (12.6cm) d, together with a similar sandalwood example. (2)