£1,700
An Anglo-Indian ivory-veneered work box, Vizagapatam, early 19th c, of sandalwood and decorated in lac, the interior with a tray divided into compartments with several accessories and silver ring-pulls, the compartment to the underside of the fluted lid with oval ivory and penwork medallion of two ships and a semaphore, 19cm h; 25 x 34cm
Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: W47DX1U2
An exceptionally finely preserved example
A few minor chips and losses to veneer mostly to the corners/edges.
Central section of lid lifting slightly
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28.8% inc VAT*
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30.6% inc VAT*
