Lot 176 , An Anglo Indian sandalwood and ivory dome top stationery box, 8.25in.
An Anglo Indian sandalwood and ivory dome top stationery box, with pierced ivory panels decorated with winged figures and interlaced floral decoration, on claw feet, 8.25in.
Estimate £200-300
Internal side hinge is missing, there are some minor shrinkage splits to the sandalwood in places mainly around the dome top, generally fairly good condition, some of the ivory corner mounts have a few splits and some of the ivory bands are lifting very slightly.
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Sold for £440