Lot Essay
A very similar casket is in the Victoria and Albert Museum and dated circa 1930 (IS.249-1964, https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O90698/casket-unknown/)
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VIZAGAPATAM, INDIA, CIRCA 1930
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AN ANGLO-INDIAN IVORY AND TORTOISESHELL-VENEERED BOX
VIZAGAPATAM, INDIA, CIRCA 1930
Of rectangular form with slightly raised cover, on four paw-like feet, the tortoiseshell veneer applied with ivory panels maintained with white metal studs, some panels with openwork floral decoration, other engraved and inlaid with floral arabesques, with lock, key lacking
3 x 8 1/8 x 6 1/8in. (8 x 20.7 x 15.5cm.)
VIZAGAPATAM, INDIA, CIRCA 1930
Of rectangular form with slightly raised cover, on four paw-like feet, the tortoiseshell veneer applied with ivory panels maintained with white metal studs, some panels with openwork floral decoration, other engraved and inlaid with floral arabesques, with lock, key lacking
3 x 8 1/8 x 6 1/8in. (8 x 20.7 x 15.5cm.)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.