Lot 57 , An Indo-Portuguese ivory, tortoiseshell and white metal work box

An Indo-Portuguese ivory, tortoiseshell and white metal work box

An Indo-Portuguese ivory, tortoiseshell and white metal work box, late 18th / 19th century,
the exterior veneered in engraved ivory and foil backed tortoiseshell, with white metal swing handles, escutcheon and claw and ball feet, the hinged cover with central mirror flanked by profuse scrolling foliage to the underside, the interior fitted with four white metal covered inkwells, two covered recesses and four small drawers, 12.5cm high, 40.5cm wide, 28cm deep
CITES Submission reference - Z1F3URHH
£2,000-3,000

Sold for £2,000