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Edwardian Period Porcupine Quill Box.
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Edwardian Period Porcupine Quill Box.

19th century
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Circa 1910 Edwardian period Porcupine Quill Box. The tops and sides with rows of colour-matched porcupine quills with circular bone roundels in the surrounding supports. The top slides to reveal simple interior.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
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Georgian Antiques has dated this Edwardian Porcupine Quill Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1166758
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34853
Description
Circa 1910 Edwardian period Porcupine Quill Box.
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The tops and sides with rows of colour-matched porcupine quills with circular bone roundels in the surrounding supports.
Georgian Antiques

The top slides to reveal simple interior.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Edwardian Porcupine Quill Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166758
Dealers Internal Ref
34853
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An Edwardian rectangular porcupine quill box with dark ebonised wooden framing and circular bone dot inlays.
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Archive I An Edwardian rectangular porcupine quill box with dark ebonised wooden framing and circular bone dot inlays.

Edwardian Period Porcupine Quill Box.

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An Edwardian rectangular porcupine quill box with dark ebonised wooden framing and circular bone dot inlays.
Edwardian period Porcupine Quill Box.
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An Edwardian rectangular porcupine quill box with dark ebonised wooden framing and circular bone dot inlays.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Indian
  • MaterialPorcupine quill, Ebony, Bone inlay
  • ColourDark Brown and Cream
  • MotifsPorcupine quill panels, Bone dot inlay, Ebonised wooden border
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This nineteenth-century Edwardian decorative box showcases Anglo-Indian craftsmanship through its distinctive construction. Dark brown porcupine quills form dense vertical panels across the exterior, interspersed with contrasting cream-coloured bone inlay dots embedded within the ebonised wooden framing. The rectangular lid features a sliding mechanism that opens to reveal a simple interior storage space. Fine geometric mouldings edge the dark timber borders, complemented by meticulously fitted corner pins and contrasting circular bone roundels. Measuring 5 cm high, 17 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, the compact container fits easily on limited surfaces. Ideal for a gentleman's library or study, this piece suits placement on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece. The dark timber and natural quill textures introduce subtle pattern and understated contrast to traditional and transitional interiors. Collectors of decorative boxes will appreciate the intricate alignment of the quills and the precise integration of the bone elements. Everyday placement might include holding small desk accessories, keepsakes, or personal items while adding a touch of nineteenth-century global design heritage to the room.

FAQs

Originating primarily in 19th and early 20th century Sri Lanka, these boxes were crafted as luxury export goods for Western travellers and military officers during the British colonial era.

These boxes are constructed using indigenous hardwoods such as ebony or teak, inlaid with natural porcupine quills, and accented with carved bone or ivory dot motifs.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut quills set into individual wood grooves, secured within dark ebonised frames featuring hand-drilled bone dot inlays.

Position the box on a curated bookshelf, console table, or desk as a graphic decorative element alongside modern ceramics and hardcover books.

Maintain the box away from direct sunlight and moisture sources to prevent wood movement, dusting carefully with a soft dry microfibre brush.
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