Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 3rd October 2018

Lot 292

An Anglo-Indian bone and porcupine quill work box

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £400

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Description

An Anglo-Indian bone and porcupine quill work box, of sarcophagus shape and lac decorated with bands of scrolling foliage, the hinged lid with a compartment for letters and revealing a lift-out tray with three lidded compartments and further divisions, mid-19th century, 33.1cm wide.