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A 19th century Anglo-Indian ebony and ivory inlay table cabinet…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
18-Sep-2008
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Description:
A 19th century Anglo-Indian ebony and ivory inlay table cabinet four of the five exterior surfaces decorated with four serpents enclosed by borders of birds amongst scrolling foliage, their features in ebony and ivory inlay on a mid-brown timber, the rear exterior panel and the internal face of the hinged drop-front panel similarly ebony and ivory inlaid in wheel and foliage motifs, the interior with full length drawer above two banks of small drawers, all of full depth, each drawer front again featuring the bird and scrolling foliage inlay and with pierced brass small fittings, the box with a carry handle to one side, the other absent. Note; the brass front plate absent, circa 1880, with a key and working lock. Width 46 cm. Depth 34 cm. Height 35 cm.
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Category:
Small Wooden Items: Boxes - Writing, Sewing, etc.