An Anglo-Indian ivory and porcupine quill inkstand Vizagapatam, early 19th century

of complex tempietto form, panelled with porcupine quills and bordered with foliate engraved ivory, the superstructure flanked by carved and incised buffalo horn letter holders in the form of scrolls, concealed drawer to the right,

Olive, Lady Baillie for Harbourside, Nassau

Acquired from Lennox Money, 13th June 1967, £100

Recorded in the Inventory of Harbourside, Nassau:

'Indian Writing Stand made of Porcupine quills banded with engraved ivory. Comprising inkwells, paper weights, pentrays and a drawer. The back with a letter press flanked by horn letter racks in the form of cobras.Concealed drawer to the right. Silver Key. Early 19th century.'

Generally in good condition. One knob to one of the paper weights chipped. Some loose moulding which can easily be restored. Both glass inkwell lacking covers and both are chipped. They are possibly later replacements. The whole could benefit from cleaning.
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