Porcupine Quill Work Box
Stock No
3591
2015
- £985.00
- €1,190 Euro
- $1,245 US Dollar
Questions about this item?
Like this item?
Item Description
A fine, early sewing box decorated with pale porcupine quills on a sandalwood structure edged with engraved and lac-filled ivory bands. The lid is lifted by a knob of carved buffalo horn in the form of a pomegranate, the swing handle, also from buffalo, is reeeded.
Ceylon, Galle Region, circa 1830.
7 in x 9.25 in x h:5.5 in exc. the swing handle.
The ivory registered with DEFRA.
Item Info
Seller Location
London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)207 7275263
+44 (0)7831 561042
More from WALPOLES
