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VIZAGAPATAM, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY, REUSING EARLIER INLAY
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A RARE ANGLO-INDIAN IVORY-INLAID ROSEWOOD CANED DAYBED
VIZAGAPATAM, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY, REUSING EARLIER INLAY
The caned seat inlaid with entrelac border above a frieze inlaid to each side with alternating rosettes and mythical birds between trailing flowering vines, on bulbous solid ivory legs with brass caps
15¼in. (39cm.) high; 41½in. (105.5cm.) wide; 72in. (183cm.) long
VIZAGAPATAM, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY, REUSING EARLIER INLAY
The caned seat inlaid with entrelac border above a frieze inlaid to each side with alternating rosettes and mythical birds between trailing flowering vines, on bulbous solid ivory legs with brass caps
15¼in. (39cm.) high; 41½in. (105.5cm.) wide; 72in. (183cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired from Mallett in 1977
Thence by descent.
Thence by descent.
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.
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
Sale room notice
Please note this(/these) item(s) contains elephant ivory. The US has recently changed its rules on the import of elephant ivory. Please see the back of the catalogue for more information.