Furniture, Works of Art, Arms and Armour - 25th March 2015

Lot 431

λ An Anglo-Indian horn and ivory stamp box

Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £180

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Description

λ An Anglo-Indian horn and ivory stamp box, Vizagapatam, with fret carved panels lac decorated with two goddesses and with bands of fruit and flowers, the sandalwood interior with four divisions, on carved paw feet, 5.3cm high, 18.5cm wide, 8.1cm deep, together with a similar tortoiseshell example with a plush lined interior. (2)

Provenance: The Dr Lawrie Webster Collection of Boxes.