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Unusual Martara Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box
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Unusual Martara Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box

19th century
Description

Ceylonese porcupine quill, ebony and bone inlaid trinket box engraved Martara (Sri Lanka). The lid opens to a removable fitted interior with 9 with inlaid lids with brass ring pulls. The whole in very good condition and raised on small shaped feet. No key. Dimensions:- Height…2.75’’/ 7cm. Width…10.25’’/ 26cm. Depth…8’’/ 20cm. P&P. £12.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141430
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24758
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Description
Ceylonese porcupine quill, ebony and bone inlaid trinket box engraved Martara (Sri Lanka). The lid opens to a removable fitted interior with 9 with inlaid lids with brass ring pulls. The whole in very good condition and raised on small shaped feet. No key. Dimensions:- Height…2.75’’/ 7cm. Width…10.25’’/ 26cm. Depth…8’’/ 20cm. P&P. £12.
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141430
Dealers Internal Ref
24758
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 476
Items Sold 3,807
John Howkins Antiques
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Unusual Martara Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box
Unusual Martara Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box
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