ANGLO-INDIAN LIGNUM VITAE AND IVORY SEWING BOX.

ANGLO-INDIAN LIGNUM VITAE AND IVORY SEWING BOX. Second half 19th century. The rectangular box with serpentine edges opening to a compartmented interior with nine lids. Each decorated with various designs of ivory inlay. The lid with a centrally inlaid elephant above the word “MATARA”, denoting a city in modern day Sri Lanka. SIZE: 5-1/4″ h x 12-1/2″ w x 8-3/4″ d. CONDITION: The box retains original surfaces with damage to proper left rear lid corner. Many pieces of circular inlay have fallen out, many of which remain in the box. 9-98411 (200-300)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2639	$143.75	ANGLO-INDIAN LIGNUM VITAE AND IVORY SEWING BOX. Second half 19th century. The rectangular box with serpentine edges opening to a compartmented interior with nine lids. Each decorated with various designs of ivory inlay. The lid with a centrally inlaid elephant above the word “MATARA”, denoting a city in modern day Sri Lanka. SIZE: 5-1/4″ h x 12-1/2″ w x 8-3/4″ d. CONDITION: The box retains original surfaces with damage to proper left rear lid corner. Many pieces of circular inlay have fallen out, many of which remain in the box. 9-98411 (200-300) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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