Lot 1131

18th C INDO-PORTUGUESE HARDWOOD WRITING BOX

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18th C INDO-PORTUGUESE HARDWOOD WRITING BOX

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Description

An Indo-Portuguese hardwood writing box with ripple-mounted sides and shaped gilt-copper angles and escutcheons. Interior of the lid is carved with foliage. Accompanied with a modern stand. Late 18th C.

Including stand:
H. 33.5" W. 24" D. 16"

Writing box only:
H. 10 3/4" W. 24" D. 16"

Provenance: Property of a Prominent Canadian Collector

Condition

Condition report available upon request.

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18th C INDO-PORTUGUESE HARDWOOD WRITING BOX

Name: 18th C INDO-PORTUGUESE HARDWOOD WRITING BOX
SKU: 120721987
Price: 1000 CAD
Availability: InStock

Estimate CA$1,000 - CA$1,500

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Starting Price CA$700

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