Lot Essay
Closely related examples include one sold Christie's, London, 6 July 1995, lot 1 (£3,450 including premium) and another offered Christie's, Australia, 28-29 May 2001, lot 454.
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VIZAGAPATAM, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Details
AN ANGLO-INDIAN SILVER METAL-MOUNTED IVORY WRITING AND WORK-BOX
VIZAGAPATAM, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Decorated overall with bands of engraved foliage and with floral swags, the rectangular stepped and gadrooned hinged lid enclosing a fitted sandalwood interior, the underside of the lid with a hidden compartment, with waisted sides and hinged to reveal fitted lidded compartments, above a long drawer revealing a hinged writing slope, the sides with silver metal oval medallions of a mask with feathered headdress and handles, the interior of the writing slope inscribed 'ELIZABETH'
10½ in. (27 cm.) high; 13½ in. (34 cm.) wide; 11 in. (28 cm.) deep
VIZAGAPATAM, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Decorated overall with bands of engraved foliage and with floral swags, the rectangular stepped and gadrooned hinged lid enclosing a fitted sandalwood interior, the underside of the lid with a hidden compartment, with waisted sides and hinged to reveal fitted lidded compartments, above a long drawer revealing a hinged writing slope, the sides with silver metal oval medallions of a mask with feathered headdress and handles, the interior of the writing slope inscribed 'ELIZABETH'
10½ in. (27 cm.) high; 13½ in. (34 cm.) wide; 11 in. (28 cm.) deep
Provenance
Acquired Mallett, London, May, 2002
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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