AN ANGLO-INDIAN ENGRAVED IVORY AND HORN WORK BASKET VIZAGAPATAM, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

with an arched handle and hinged flaps opening to a sandalwood interior, on paw feet; the underside with inked inscription Rs 75-0-0.  Losses.

The top with some age cracks to the ivory veneer and with some minor lifting in places, slight warpage to flaps, horn molding to edge of one side of top and to one side of apron lacking and some age cracks to the sandalwood interior, small loss to ivory veneer of one corner of underside of one flap, and other minor losses; overall with some minor old scratches and wear consistent with age and use.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Cf. Amin Jaffer, Furniture From British India and Ceylon, London, 2001, pp.172-221.