14th Apr, 2026 10:00
The Spring Fine Interiors Auctions
450
† A LARGE EARLY 19TH CENTURY ANGLO INDIAN WORKBOX
A LARGE EARLY 19TH CENTURY ANGLO INDIAN WORKBOX of sarcophagus shape with ivory banding, brass side handles and sliding writing slope drawer to the front raised on four nickel lions paw feet, the hinged lid surmounted by a smaller rectangular box, the larger lid opening to reveal a fitted interior with ivory and micromosaic lidded lift out tray above a velvet lined jewellery and pocket watch tray; the inner lid with lift-out mirror with micromosaic and ivory inlaid frame.
Ivory Act 2018 Exemption Submission Reference - 95XZC3ZK
44 cm long, 25 cm high & 29 cm wide
£400 - £600
Buyer's premium: 30.00%
The box would originally have been covered in micromosaic inlays. There are minor losses to the inlay in the interior. There is later painted decoration on the exterior.
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