AN UNUSUAL LATE 19th CENTURY PORCUPINE BOX




Item History & Price

Information:
Reference Number: Avaluer:10012Style/ Period: Victorian
Primary Material: Wood/ WoodenwareProduct: Boxes
Sub-Type: EbonyAge: 1850-1899
Original/Repro: Original
Original Description:
Overseas bidders please note the postage cost quoted in the listing is for within the UK only. I will ship overseas BUT please make contact for shipping cost before placing a bid. If an overseas buyer places a bid before obtaining a shipping cost the bid will be removed.
AN UNUSUAL LATE 19th CENTURY PORCUPINE BOX
Offered for sale is this large,  unusual, attractive late 19th/early 20th century Sri Lanka ebony and porcupine hinge lidded box with brass handle, on claw feet, ha...ving extensive bovine bone inlay; with no missing inlay or porcupine quills.
Condition is excellent considering it's age, having no major damage,  There is a small crack to the base (see photos 4 & 10) which has been stabilised many years ago with ebony bars see photo 1; also due to slight shrinkage the closing lid edge does not line up with the base edge, see photo 10. Please see photographs for overall condition.
Measures at the top 270mm long x 195mm wide x 120mm high.  
Please do not hesitate to make contact with any questions or buy now offersPlease have a look at my other interesting listings.(S47)



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