Anglo Indian Blond Porcupine Quill Tip, Horn and Sandalwood Box from Vizagapatam

Anglo Indian Blond Porcupine Quill Tip, Horn and Sandalwood Box from Vizagapatam

The Sold Archive
Price
£POA
£POA
Save £0
/

Telephone +44 (0)207 692 0897

  • Worldwide Shipping Available
  • Complimentary UK delivery
  • Green? Antiques are carbon neutral!
  • Secure payments
  • In stock, ready to ship
  • Backordered, shipping soon

This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

A charming and very unusual mid 19th century Anglo Indian porcupine quill box, Of rectangular outline, the box lid inlaid with a star burst of horn and ivory within a border of quill tips and ivory engraved and filled with black lac. Opening to a sandalwood interior with polished horn edges, silver plated hinges and lock which retains its original key. Unusually with a fall front, the sides of the box with pure blond quill tips framed within engraved ivory borders. The base of plain sandalwood with a code and price P115 / Rs15. India, Vizagapatam, circa 1850

Height 10.5cm (4.2in)
Width 25.5cm (10in)
Depth 11cm (4.25in)

At Nicholas Wells Antiques, we take great care in preparing each piece for delivery. As every antique is unique, custom packaging and handling are essential to ensure safe transit. Only once we have checked each item and wax polished them do we aim to ship your order. We will notify you by email once it has been dispatched. Delivery times may vary depending on the item and your location.

Please contact us for a tailored worldwide shipping quote.

This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
You may also like
More from The Sold Archive
Recently viewed