Furniture & Works of Art - 8th July 2014
Lot 445
λ A 19th century Anglo-Indian ivory and sandalwood writing slope Vizagapatam
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1600
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Description
λ A 19th century Anglo-Indian ivory and sandalwood writing slope Vizagapatam, applied with semi-precious stones and with foliate bands of lac decoration, the twin hinged top revealing a horn banded interior with a plush lined writing slope, inkwell, compartments and a pen tray, above two drawers, 12cm high, 35.8cm wide, 25.8cm deep.
Provenance: The Dr. Lawrie Webster Collection of Boxes.