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BOMBAY, INDIA, CIRCA 1880
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A FINE MICROMOSAIC (SADELI) SILVER-MOUNTED SANDALWOOD SEWING BOX
BOMBAY, INDIA, CIRCA 1880
Of rectangular form with flat lid, decorated with a fine geometric lattice all over with bone or stained ivory, wood and silver wire, two handles at either side, the lid opening to reveal a compartmented interior with various implements and ivory boxes, including scissors, embroidered wallets, tape measure, bobbins, the front with sliding tray, the silver mounts with hallmarks, with key
5.1/8 x 17 x 11in. (13.2 x 43.2 x 27.8cm.)
BOMBAY, INDIA, CIRCA 1880
Of rectangular form with flat lid, decorated with a fine geometric lattice all over with bone or stained ivory, wood and silver wire, two handles at either side, the lid opening to reveal a compartmented interior with various implements and ivory boxes, including scissors, embroidered wallets, tape measure, bobbins, the front with sliding tray, the silver mounts with hallmarks, with key
5.1/8 x 17 x 11in. (13.2 x 43.2 x 27.8cm.)
Provenance
From Corsham Court, Wiltshire
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.
Sale room notice
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
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