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Anglo-Indian ivory work box Visagapatam browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1837 VR: item # 906513 Please refer to our stock # 1512/3329 when inquiring.
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| An Anglo-Indian ivory veneered sewing box from the Visagapatam region, it is an imposing example of the restrained Neoclassical taste of Georgian England made by the excellent craftsmen of East coast India.The body is of sandalwood and the veneer is decorated with the typical black pen incised decoration of Greek key fret pattern ; the central vignette bearing entwined initials. The interior has several covered and open compartments with its accessories, the tray lifts up to reveal a vacant chamber underneath.Age: C. 1790/1800. size: 11 1/5 inches (29cm) x 9 1/4 inches (23.5cm) x 3 3/4 inches (9.5cm) high. condition: age-related fissures as seen in the images.The body and panels are stable, yellowing patches. We can obtain the necessary CITES Export Licence. | |||||||||||||
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