AN ANGLO-INDIAN IVORY, BONE AND SANDALWOOD WORKBOX
Lot 75

AN ANGLO-INDIAN IVORY, BONE AND SANDALWOOD WORKBOX

VIZAGAPATAM, MID-19TH CENTURY

Closed2 June 2015

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GBP 1,875

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AN ANGLO-INDIAN IVORY, BONE AND SANDALWOOD WORKBOX
VIZAGAPATAM, MID-19TH CENTURY
Of sarcophagus form, with bands of shellac engraving scrolling foliage, the interior fitted with a compartment to the lid, lift-out tray fitted with various covered sections, on lobed feet

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
9 ½ in. (24 cm.) high; 14 1/8 in. (36 cm.) wide

Specialist note

A similar work box, known to be executed by the craftsman, Shedashboodoo, is now in the collection of the Victorian & Albert Museum, originally exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition, 1855. See Amin Jaffer, Furniture from British India and Ceylon, pp.201, pl.55.