Lot 284 , A Vizagapatam ivory sewing box, early 19th century, with interior fittings, 31cm wide

A Vizagapatam ivory sewing box, early 19th century, with interior fittings, 31cm wide
Estimate £100-150

Several faults including top centre panel with wide horizontal split; long section of bone veneer lacking front right; further splits to top and one section lifting and insecure; further splits and missing parts to sides; baseboard split, approx. 2mm; several bone sections detached but retained. Lock lacking


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Sold for £70