The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma

The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma

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An Anglo-Indian carved sandalwood and ivory inlaid presentation casket by S. C. Feticarai, Surat, dated 1935

Auction Closed

March 24, 08:41 PM GMT

Estimate

500 - 700 GBP

Lot Details

Description

An Anglo-Indian carved sandalwood and ivory inlaid presentation casket by S. C. Feticarai

Surat

dated 1935


with borders of ivory and ebony sadeli micromosaic, carved throughout, the lid with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert portrait medallions either side of the Taj Mahal, raised on silver-metal paw feet and with printed maker's label to the underside, the interior with a silver plaque engraved; 'Presented by Godhra City Municipality on 21st December 1935 to His Excellency The Right Honorable Micheal [sic] Herbert Rudolf Knatchbull. Lord Brabourne, G. C.I.E., M.C. Governor of Bombay.' enclosing a printed silk scroll, the borders of which worked with gold thread and with a wax pendant seal

11.5cm. high, 42cm. wide, 46cm. deep

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. 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.
Presented to Michael, 5th Baron Brabourne (1895–1939) during his tenure as Governor of Bombay (1930-1937).