A DARK HARDWOOD GADROONED WRITING SLOPE
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A DARK HARDWOOD GADROONED WRITING SLOPE

SOUTH INDIA OR SRI LANKA, 19TH CENTURY

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A DARK HARDWOOD GADROONED WRITING SLOPE
SOUTH INDIA OR SRI LANKA, 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, decorated all over with deep carved grooves, the hinged velvet-lined slope containing two main areas opening to reveal a removable compartmented tray and a pull-up front fitted with vertical and horizontal compartments, each inlaid with ivory dot patterns, the doors, borders with painted ivory bands, with lock and key
16 x 6 x 9 ¼in. (40.8 x 15.3 x 23.5cm.)
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. Buyers from within the EU: VAT payable at 20% on just the buyer’s premium (NOT the hammer price). Buyers from outside the EU: VAT payable at 20% on hammer price and buyer’s premium. If a buyer, having registered under a non-EU address, decides that the item is not to be exported from the EU, then he should advise Christie’s to this effect immediately.

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