Furniture, Works of Art & Tribal Art - Two Day Sale - 2nd July 2013

Lot 375

An Indian hardwood and brass inlaid scent / essence box

Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £280

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Description

An Indian hardwood and brass inlaid scent / essence box, the lid with a gilt framed mirror and with six glass bottles and stoppers, labelled 'ROSES', 'SAFFRON' 'JASMINE' and other scents, 5in (12.4cm) high, 6in (15.4cm) wide, a 19th century painted box, decorated with an urn and swags, containing thirty bone backgammon counters and an oriental lacquer box and cover. (3)

Sold on behalf of the executors of The Hon. Mary Anna Marten dec'd, of Crichel House, Dorset.