Lot 156

An early 19th century Vizagapatan ivory work box

Auction: 29 June 2002 at 12:00 BST
£2,233
Description
in the form of a house, the pitched "roof" hinged lid with penwork foliate border enclosing waved line panel opening to reveal an interior fitted with lidded compartments, bobbins etc., the sides decorated in penwork with trees, windows and garden fence, secret drawer to the right hand side panel
17.5cm wide, 14.5cm high, 11cm deep
