ANGLO-INDIAN TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY MOUNTED SANDLE WOOD SEWING BOX,
Vizagapatam, late 18th/early 19th century,rectangular with a domed lid opening to a interior with a removable
tray fitted with lidded compartments and niches, the whole applied with
etched and intricately carved foliate and scroll strap work and panels,
on paw feet. Height 5 in., Width 10 in., Depth 7 in.

CONDITION GOOD. Overall soiling, some minor age cracks and yellowing to the ivory panels, small loss to ivory on the top right, knobs missing to lids, interior clean, underside of lid with a shrinkage crack to sandalwood. Minor lifting to tortoise in some areas. All of the above are too be expected - on an unrestored item of this material and age. Very well carved detailing throughout. NOTE EXPORT RESTRICTIONS.

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