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an anglo-indian ivory veneered and damascened sewing box, second quarter 19th century
Of sarcophagus form, decorated overall with panels and borders of geometric motifs, the hinged cover fitted to the interior with a removable looking glass in conforming frame above a compartmented and partly fitted interior with various spools, the front with a frieze drawer containing a velvet lined writing slope, pen trough and compartments for ink, on brass stylised claw and ball feet
17in. (43.2cm.) wide
Of sarcophagus form, decorated overall with panels and borders of geometric motifs, the hinged cover fitted to the interior with a removable looking glass in conforming frame above a compartmented and partly fitted interior with various spools, the front with a frieze drawer containing a velvet lined writing slope, pen trough and compartments for ink, on brass stylised claw and ball feet
17in. (43.2cm.) wide