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Fine Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill & Ebony Writing Box
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Fine Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill & Ebony Writing Box

19th century
Sold 12 August 2019 · John Howkins Antiques
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Description

A rare and very good quality Anglo Indian ebony, porcupine quill and bone inlaid writing box.

The whole having ivory or bone dot inlay, the lid interior having native specimen woods inlaid to the centre with engraved elephant and flower heads. The double fold opens to reveal leather writing surfaces with storage areas below, one containing 3 secret drawers. The box has several lidded compartments and a round and inlaid straight edge.The whole in excellent original condition with replaced leather writing surfaces and working lock & keys. Anglo Indian or possibly Sri Lankan ( Ceylon). Free U.K. delivery on this item. Dimensions:- Height…6’’/ 15cm. Width…15.5’’/ 39.5cm. Depth…9’’/ 23cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA640201
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Description
A rare and very good quality Anglo Indian ebony, porcupine quill and bone inlaid writing box.
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The whole having ivory or bone dot inlay, the lid interior having native specimen woods inlaid to the centre with engraved elephant and flower heads.
John Howkins Antiques

The double fold opens to reveal leather writing surfaces with storage areas below, one containing 3 secret drawers. The box has several lidded compartments and a round and inlaid straight edge.The whole in excellent original condition with replaced leather writing surfaces and working lock & keys. Anglo Indian or possibly Sri Lankan ( Ceylon). Free U.K. delivery on this item. Dimensions:- Height…6’’/ 15cm. Width…15.5’’/ 39.5cm. Depth…9’’/ 23cm.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA640201
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
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John Howkins Antiques
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Fine Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill & Ebony Writing Box
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 39.5 cm (16 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)
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