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An unusual Anglo-Indian inlaid fruitood, satinwood, mahogany, rosewood, sandlewood, stained horn, engraved ivory and tortoiseshell work box first quarter 19th century, Possibly Sinhalese
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Fruitwood, tortoiseshell, ivory, mahogany, satinwood
- height 12 in.; width 15 1/2 in.; depth 11 1/2 in.
- 30.5 cm; 39.4 cm; 29.2 cm
the hinged domed top fitted with tortoiseshell panels and opening to a compartmentalized interior above a pair of glazed doors opening to an arrangement of stained bone- and ivory-fronted small drawers, each side panel fitted with an ivory panel engraved with flowering foliage alternating with spearheads and centered by a bail handle; together with associate, contemporary and original contents totaling some 150 pieces.
Provenance
JW Kirkman
Blackwell Hall, Wricklemarsh, Kent, (Sir Gregory Page Turner)
Flyddian-Green
Cora Ginsburg
Condition
Overall good condition; some lifting to tortoiseshell in places; some small nicks, chips and losses to extremities; the interior with some losses to the horn and to some edges of boxes; incorporating numerous various objects.
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.
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.