ANTIQUE ANGLO INDIAN SANDALWOOD CARVED SANDALWOOD SADELI BOX. 1875.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:103347 | Region of Origin: Indian |
| Primary Material: SANDALWOOD | Product: Sandalwood Box |
| Sub-Type: Carved wooden Box | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Original/Repro: Antique Original |
ANTIQUE ANGLO INDIAN SANDALWOOD CARVED SANDALWOOD SADELI BOX 1875.Fine example of an antique Anglo Indian carved sandalwood box with sadeli work mosaic inlay. This is a good quality box of its type with deep carving and wide bands of sa deli inlay. The top depicts a triple domed temple or palace appearing to be held in a wide lotus flower. The Mughal inspired building is surrounded by a profusion of forest like leaves and flowers with a host of animals like cat, dog, lion, mongoose... and birds etc - all deeply carved (0.4cms depth). A few losses to the carving as to be expected - see photos. The four rims depict more leaves, flowers and exotic birds. The sadeli work is in very fine condition with only the odd minor pinhead missing but barely noticeable. Good sandalwood smell !Size -22 x 15 x 7cms.Weight - 820gms. # cat 2701/qux.POSTAGE - Signed for 1st class insured postage to UK is 10.40. Certificated trackable postage to Europe is 14.40 and to USA is 22.40.Payment by Paypal - I will always combine postage to lower costs for multiple purchases.This is an antique / secondhand item in used condition commensurate with its age - please look at my photos carefully before purchasing. Please contact me if you require extra photos or descriptions.PAYMENT - I prefer Paypal - it is quick, easy and secure. I also accept direct bank transfers either in £ sterling or in Euros or cash on pickup.SHIPPING / POSTING - I do my best to ensure that all items sold are packed carefully and securely and am happy to combine postage for multiple purchases.Shipping to UK, Europe, USA and rest of the world is with CERTIFICATED DELIVERY.Please contact me for postage costs to other countries.All shipping costs can be viewed per weight on www.royalmail.comI make no money on postage and have no control over what they charge - but if I ever mistakenly overcharge I will always make you a refund.TERMS OF SALE - If you have any issues or queries I will try to resolve them as soon as possible.Customer satisfaction and my ebay feedback is important to me.Please let me know if there is a problem as more often than not it can be sorted out quickly and satisfactorily.RETURNS - returns accepted within seven working days if the item is not as described.ABOUT ME - As you can see from my feedback I have been active on ebay for over 15 years now.
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