EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Details

AN INDIAN IVORY, EBONY AND GREEN-STAINED SADELIWORK WORK-CASKET
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The hinged lid lined with a hinged mirror, enclosing a fitted interior, on brass paw feet, minor losses to the interior
5¼ in. (13 cm.) high; 13¼ in. (34 cm.) wide; 9 in. (23 cm.) deep

Provenance

Possibly acquired by Thomas Graham (1752-1819).

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.

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Lot Essay

Thomas Graham is known to have held office as a Bengal Civil Servant, prior to his succession to the estate at Kinross, as well as having significant business interests in India, making him a likely candidate for the acquasition of this casket.

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