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A SILVER-MOUNTED IVORY SCRIBE'S PEN-BOX WITH THE CREST OF H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, INDIA, CIRCA 1875

Auction Closed

October 27, 04:55 PM GMT

Estimate

7,000 - 10,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A SILVER-MOUNTED IVORY SCRIBE'S PEN-BOX WITH THE CREST OF H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, INDIA, CIRCA 1875


composed of plain ivory plaques set in a rectangular format, set with silver mounts in the form of deities and the Prince of Wales feathers on the corners, surmounted by silver plaque incised with initials 'A...', a hinged cover revealing an interior with a dark purple velvet interior with two compartments for pens and two glass and silver-lidded inkwells


8.5 by 26 by 8.5cm. 

This lot contains ivory. Due to recent changes in the laws of many countries (e.g. US, France) Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict the import of elephant ivory and prohibit the import of African elephant ivory. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with CITES licence applications where a buyer elects to either collect or arrange their own shipping, nor will Sotheby's assist with the international movement of ivory by air, either as freight or through hand carry. Sotheby's shipping will only assist in shipping the lot to either domestic UK or EU destinations, where delivery is made by road transport. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.

This pen-box, which combines Indian and English elements, was most probably produced on the occasion of Albert Edward, the Prince of Wales's visit to India in 1875. For further information on the gifts exchanged and received by the eldest son of Queen Victoria and future Edward VII, see K. Meghani, Splendours of the Subcontinent, exh. cat. The Royal Collection, London, 8 June 2018-14 October 2018.