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INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
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THREE ANGLO-INDIAN IVORY AND SANDALWOOD CASKETS
INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
Comprising a glove box, a sewing box and a jewellery box, each with applied openwork ivory panels to their hinged lids and sides; the glove box, veneered with foiled tortoiseshell panels decorated with mythical beings; the sewing box's top panel bordered with floriate tendrils depicting a seated fluting Krishna with Rada, the upper tray's inner compartments fitted to store implements, the larger accomodating six reels with ivory and mother-of-pearl stoppers; the jewel and watch box with intricate palmettes, its rounded lid opening to reveal a stand for a pocket watch, in very good condition
The sewing box 4 1/8 x 9½ x 7½in. (10.5 x 24.2 x 19cm.)
INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
Comprising a glove box, a sewing box and a jewellery box, each with applied openwork ivory panels to their hinged lids and sides; the glove box, veneered with foiled tortoiseshell panels decorated with mythical beings; the sewing box's top panel bordered with floriate tendrils depicting a seated fluting Krishna with Rada, the upper tray's inner compartments fitted to store implements, the larger accomodating six reels with ivory and mother-of-pearl stoppers; the jewel and watch box with intricate palmettes, its rounded lid opening to reveal a stand for a pocket watch, in very good condition
The sewing box 4 1/8 x 9½ x 7½in. (10.5 x 24.2 x 19cm.)
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.