Regency Anglo-Indian Sadeli Workbox, Early 19th Century, Ivory Inlay
A Regency Anglo-Indian sadeli workbox, early 19th century, the shaped box finely inlaid with ivory and sadeli mosaic, the fitted interior with sadeli decorated spools and compartment lids, 4.72 in. high, 12.40 in. wide, 9.06 in. deep
Ceylonese Rosewood Casket with Marquetry Decoration and Ivory Highlights
An antique Ceylonese rosewood casket with marquetry decoration, and ivory and bone highlights, 19th/20th century, 11.42 in. high, 20.08 in. wide, 14.17 in. deep.
Anglo-Ceylonese Carved Ebony Deed Box with Bone Inlay
An antique Anglo-Ceylonese carved ebony deed box, interior inlaid with bone, early to mid 19th century, 3.54 in. high, 10.24 in. wide, 4.72 in. deep
Anglo-Indian Carved Workbox with Claw Feet, 19th Century
An Anglo-Indian workbox, superbly carved on all sides, with claw feet and compartmented lift out tray fitted with lids, early to mid 19th century, 7.09 in. high, 12.80 in. wide, 10.04 in. deep
Brass-Bound Mahogany Writing Box, Signed S.C. Dass
An Anglo-Indian brass bound mahogany writing box, 19th century, with brass studding, mounts and lock-plates, signed S. C. Dass, 9.06 in. high, 17.72 in. wide, 11.81 in. deep
Brass-bound Rosewood Correspondence Trunk, 19th Century
An Anglo Indian brass bound rosewood correspondence trunk, second half 19th century the rising top revealing an interior tray with various compartments, brass handles to either side. Height 12.99 in., width 22.83 in., depth 14.57 in.
Anglo-Indian Sadeli Writing Compendium
Writing compendium, early 19th century Anglo-Indian sadeli, Visagapatan compendium, bone inlay with indigo velvet writing Mat, width 15.35 in., (som warping and missing pieces)
19th Century Anglo-Ceylonese Deed Box with Porcupine Quill Inlay
An Anglo-Ceylonese deed box, porcupine quill and ebony with bone inlay, 19th century, 4.13 in. high, 11.22 in. wide, 8.07 in. deep
Antique Teak Travel Trunk with Fitted Interior
An Anglo-Indian teak travel trunk, interior attractively fitted with lift-out tray and carved compartments, with original brass escutcheons and bindings, a very attractive piece, early 19th century. 19.69 in. high, 32.28 in. wide, 18.90 in. deep
Intricate Indian Bone Jewellery Box
An Indian Vizagapatam bone jewellery box, 18th early 19th century, decorated with black-stained incised intricate scrolling foliage and foliate motifs to the sides and an oval cartouche containing a mansion to the top. Later red velvet lining. 3.74 in.…
Anglo-Indian Ebony and Bone Writing Slope with Inlay Decoration
Antique Anglo-Indian ebony and bone writing slope traditional inlaid bone decoration to exterior, lid opening to fitted interior, with decorated lidded sections for inkwells, width 14.96 in. Note: condition is 'As inspected.'.
19th Century Anglo-Indian Ivory Writing Slope
Large 19th century Anglo Indian ivory, ebony and sadeli mosaic writing slope, c.1840, of deep rectangular form, set with central circular motif, with radiating line work, accented with a circular star motifs, the interior opening to fitted interior, with h
Brass Bound Camphor Wood Box with Handles
Small 19th century brass bound camphor wood box with twin carrying handles, 18.50 in. width
Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Writing Slope
Anglo-Indian ivory and sandalwood writing slope 20th century inlaid with sadeli mosaic, of rectangular form with hinged sloping lid, the lid opening to reveal a velvet-clad writing surface, the upper part with a fitted interior, minor loss to inlay, height
Kingsford Smith's Camphorwood Campaign Chest
A camphorwood lined campaign chest of Historic interest, early 20th century, a brass strapped chest with a candle box to the interior, and containing a legal letter from Haines & Polites Barristers and Solicitors confirming the item as formerly the propert
Anglo-Indian Ivory and Sadeli Work Box
An early 19th century Anglo-Indian work box, of rectangular form, overall decorated with ivory and sadeli-ware in geometrical inlays, with a sandalwood interior fitted with a tray divided into various covered compartments fitted with ivory and sadeli lids,
Anglo-Indian Sandalwood Trinket Box with Ivory Mounts
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam sandalwood trinket/glove box, with fine fretwork cut and craved ivory mounts, domed hinged lid. Some loses to ivory. 10.24 in. x 4.72 in. x 3.35 in.
Anglo-Indian Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box, 1840
An Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam jewellery box, tortoiseshell, ivory and bone, circa 1840, 3.15 in. high, 7.48 in. wide, 5.12 in. deep
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Work Box, Early 19th Century
An Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam work box, porcupine quill, bone, ebony, horn and ivory on sandalwood, interior handsomely fitted with compartments and pin cushions, early 19th century. With accompanying contemporaneous note saying it was left to S. Shotton in
19th Century Anglo-Indian Deed Box
An Anglo-Indian deed box, porcupine quill, ebony and bone, 19th century, 5.51 in. high, 14.17 in. wide, 9.84 in. deep
Anglo-Ceylonese Quill Box with Ebony and Bone
An Anglo-Ceylonese box, porcupine quill, ebony and bone, 19th/20th century, 3.15 in. high, 8.46 in. wide, 6.50 in. deep
Anglo-Ceylonese Hexagonal Box with Porcupine Quill and Ebony
An Anglo-Ceylonese hexagonal box, porcupine quill, ebony and bone, 19th/20th century, 4.72 in. high, 9.06 in. wide, 7.68 in. deep
19th Century Anglo-Ceylonese Workbox with Intricate Fittings
An Anglo-Ceylonese workbox, porcupine quill, ebony and bone, the interior fitted with lidded compartments and lift out tray, 19th century, 5.12 in. high, 11.81 in. wide, 8.27 in. deep
Anglo-Indian Tambour Writing Slope with Hidden Compartments
An Anglo-Indian campaign writing slope, ebony, camphor and walnut with brass mounts, tambour roll-top with embossed leather interior with hidden compartments, mid 19th century, 8.66 in. high, 19.29 in. wide, 14.96 in. deep
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sideli Glove Box
An Anglo-Indian Sideli glove box, silver, bone, ebony and sandalwood, 19th century, 2.17 in. high, 10.24 in. wide, 3.94 in. deep
19th Century Anglo-Ceylonese Box with Inlaid Panel
An Anglo-Ceylonese box, porcupine quill, ebony and bone, 19th century, interior lined in plush velvet, with inlaid panel inside lid, 5.51 in. high, 13.78 in. wide, 10.04 in. deep
Ceylonese Porcupine Quill and Ebony Box with Compartment Tray
A large Ceylonese porcupine quill and ebony box, decorated to the hinged lid and walls with quills in chevron patterned bands, the interior with nine lidded compartments in a lift out tray. 10.63 in. x 7.28 in. x 4.13 in.
Anglo-Indian Inlaid Spice Box with Seven Drawers
An Anglo-Indian spice box, padouk and sandalwood sumptuously inlaid with brass, bone, silver and ebony, interior fitted with seven staggered drawers, with original key, late 18th early 19th century, 5.12 in. high, 7.48 in. wide, 5.12 in. deep
Ceylonese Ebony & Porcupine Quill Boxes - Hexagonal & Rectangular
Two Ceylonese ebony and porcupine quill boxes, one hexagonal, the other rectangular. some losses.
Indian Vizagapatam Box with Tortoiseshell and Bone Inlay
A vintage Indian Vizagapatam box the exterior inlaid with tortoiseshell and bone with painted foliage and bird decoration, the interior with mirror to lid and velvet lining. 6.10 in. x 4.53 in. x 3.15 in.
Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Silver Box
An exceptional Anglo-Indian box, carved ebony with silver escutcheon, inscribed inside lid read 'Abdullah Muhammad, Jubnah', made in Nagina, a town in the Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh), circa 1866. Extremely rare, a remarkably similar example is held at the Victo
Anglo-Indian Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam jewellery box, tortoiseshell, sandalwood and ivory, 19th century, 3.15 in. high, 7.87 in. wide, 5.31 in. deep
Anglo-Ceylonese Calamander Specimen Wood Travel Box
An Anglo-Ceylonese calamander and specimen wood travelling box, of rectangular form, the sides gently carved in a linenfold pattern. The interior fitted with a mechanical cabinet and two tiers of tray compartments. The drawers and the lids in different exo
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Compendium on Sandalwood, 1800
An Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam compendium, bone and ivory on sandalwood, circa 1800, 5.12 in. high, 8.66 in. wide, 4.72 in. deep
19th Century Anglo-Ceylonese Palmwood Writing Box
Anglo-Ceylonese writing box made from palmwood, interior fitted with slope and compartments, 19th century, 6.30 in. high, 15.35 in. wide, 9.06 in. deep
Anglo-Indian Sandalwood Workbox with Silver and Ivory Accents
Anglo-Indian Sideli workbox, sandalwood, silver, bone and ivory, interior fitted with compartments, thimble and jars, late 18th early 19th century. 3.15 in. high, 10.24 in. wide, 7.48 in. deep
Anglo-Ceylonese Timber Tumbling Box
Anglo-Ceylonese box with specimen timber tumbling box motif, early 19th century, 7.87 in. high, 17.72 in. wide, 7.48 in. deep
Brass-mounted Camphorwood Writing Slope
A fine roll top camphorwood and brass mounted writing slope, 20.08 in. wide, 17.32 in. deep.
Anglo-Indian Ebony Writing Slope with Secret Drawers
A 19th century Anglo-Indian quality ebony writing slope, the fitted interior with dark velvet inlaid writing surfaces and various compartments including three secret drawers. 16.93 in. x 9.84 in. x 6.10 in.
Rosewood Tray with Carved Circular Motifs
An Anglo-Indian rosewood tray, circa 1920, rectangular with relief carved circular motifs to the corners and scroll, bracket handles, length 25.00 in., width 17.13 in.
Anglo-Indian Ebony Casket with Damascene Panels
An Anglo-Indian ebony casket with Damascene panels, early 20th century, the hinged casket with an extended lid and base and raised on ball feet, decorated with white metal panels decorated with scenic medallions, foliate, motifs and patterned borders, heig
Anglo-Indian Carved Marble Picture Frames, 19th Century
A pair of Anglo-Indian picture frames, carved and pierced marble, mid 19th century, 6.69 in. x 5.12 in.
19th Century Anglo-Indian Cedar Deed Box
An Anglo-Indian deed box, cedar, early to mid 19th century, 7.48 in. high, 12.20 in. wide, 9.45 in. deep
19th Century Rosewood Stationery Box with Drawers
An Anglo-Indian rosewood stationery box, early 19th century, the hinged top enclosing a compartment, the two doors enclosing three drawers on reeded bun feet, 12.99 in. high, 11.81 in. wide, overall 9.06 in. deep.
19th Century Anglo-Indian Ebony Writing Slope
An Anglo-Indian ebony writing slope, 19th century, the hinged top opening to reveal a writing surface, 6.30 in. high, 16.14 in. wide, 8.66 in. deep
Vizagapatam Inlaid Boxes and Card Cases Collection
A collection of Vizagapatam inlaid boxes and card cases together with one other card case, 19th century, comprising two boxes, three card cases, each with Vizagapatam inlay and a heavily carved and inlaid card case., largest 2.17 in. high, 11.22 in. long,…
19th Century Ivory Miniature Boxes with Intricate Details
Three ivory boxes, 19th century and later, including an Anglo Indian Vizagapatam style miniature sandalwood trunk overlaid with pierced bone panels on claw feet, a circular box inset with a watercolour miniature of an eighteenth century gentleman., a round
Ceylonese Quill and Ebony Box with Chevron Pattern
A large Ceylonese porcupine quill and ebony box, decorated to the hinged lid and walls with quills in chevron patterned bands, the interior with nine lidded compartments in a lift out tray. 10.63 in. x 7.28 in. x 4.13 in.
Ceylonese Porcupine Quill and Ebony Box
A large Ceylonese porcupine quill and ebony box, decorated to the slightly coffered hinged lid and walls with quills in chevron and checkered patterned bands, the interior with inkwells, rolling rule and concealed drawers. 16.14 in. x 9.06 in. x 6.30 in.
Ceylonese Quill and Ebony Box with Chevron Pattern
A large Ceylonese porcupine quill and ebony box, from Matara, decorated to the slightly coffered hinged lid and walls with quills in chevron patterned bands, the interior with nine lidded compartments in a lift out tray. 12.20 in. x 8.46 in. x 5.31 in.
Carved Sandalwood Box with Palace and Wildlife Motifs
An Indian carved sandalwood box, 19th century, of elongated octagonal form, intricately carved with a palace surrounding by trees, foliage, birds and animals, 2.56 in. high, 11.42 in. wide, 4.33 in. deep
19th Century Indian Carved Glove Box with Gloves
An antique Indian Vizagapatam style carved glove box, 19th century, the long box with relief carving to the lid and sides, edged with bone and sadeli mosaic borders, enclosing a pair of long cream kid gloves, height 2.76 in., length 11.02 in., width 4.33…
Carved Sandalwood Writing Slope with Exotic Animal Motifs
An Anglo Indian carved sandalwood writing slope late 19th century decorated with fine carved leaves and flowers, exotic animals with tooled velvet writing surface the interior with inkwell, sand pot, various writing compartments, height 4.72 in., width 14…
Anglo-Indian Coromandel Jewellery Box with Fitted Interior
Antique Anglo-Indian jewellery box, Coromandel box, with fitted interior, including inlaid lidded compartments. Length 13.39 in. Height 4.53 in.
Anglo-Indian Horn Box with Ivory Decoration
A 19th century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam horn box, sarcophagus form with fluted walls and lid, raised on conforming squat bun feet, the interior with lift-out fitted tray, ivory decoration, small compartment to the lid. 12.01 in. x 8.86 in. x 7.09 in.
Anglo Indian Carved Hardwood Bookstand: Exquisite Decorative Display Stand
A small Anglo Indian carved hardwood bookstand, 7.09 in. high, 13.39 in. wide, 9.45 in. deep
Anglo-Indian Quill Inlaid Workbox
A porcupine quill and ebony inlaid workbox, Anglo Indian mid 19th century 5.12 in. high, 12.20 in. wide, 8.66 in. deep
Sadeli Inlaid Anglo-Indian Work Box
A fine Sadeli Anglo-Indian work box, 19th century, ivory and ebony inlay on padouk, with fitted interior, 4.92 in. high, 10.63 in. across
19th Century Anglo Indian Mosaic Work Box with Ivory Accessories
An Anglo Indian sadeli mosaic work box (AF), late 19th century, with interior mirror and lift out tray with turned ivory ink, pots, ivory lidded compartments, cotton reel holders, etc.
Sandalwood Box with Ivory and Ebony Inlay
Anglo-Indian box, carved sandalwood with inlaid ivory and ebony, 19th century. 4.53 in. high, 12.60 in. wide, 9.45 in. deep. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions…
Anglo Indian Quill Inlaid Writing Compendium
An Anglo Indian quill inlaid writing compendium the exterior inset with quills modulated in geometric patterns between ebonised bands inset with bone dots, opening to interior fittings with similar decorations, a velvet writing slope, and an interior panel
Anglo Indian Quill Inlaid Writing Compendium
An Anglo Indian quill inlaid writing compendium the exterior inset with quills modulated in geometric patterns between ebonised bands inset with bone dots, opening to interior fittings with similar decoration and containing letters and miscellaneous items,
Anglo-Indian Quill Inlaid Writing Compendium
An Anglo Indian quill inlaid writing compendium the exterior inset with quills modulated in chevron like patterns between ebonised bands inset with bone dots, opening to interior fittings with similar decorations, a tooled leather writing slope, and an int
Bone Inlaid Camphor Wood Document Box
A bone inlaid camphor wood document box, 20th century. 6.30 in. high, 14.96 in. wide, 9.84 in. deep
Ivory-adorned Sandalwood Writing Slope
Indian sandalwood writing slope. Extensive ivory decoration to exterior. Ivory fittings to interior. Length 14.57 in.
Indian Ivory Embellished Velvet Jewellery Boxes
Three Indian jewellery boxes with ivory embellishments, velvet lining and mirror, various sizes. (3)
Victorian Indian Rosewood Writing Slope with Brass Inlay
Victorian Indian rosewood writing slope with brass inlay, some loose pieces & losses. Dimensions 14.17 in. x 9.84 in. x 3.94 in.
Ivory Box with Trees, Buildings, and Floral Borders
A Vizagapatam ivory and penwork box, late 19th early 20th, depicting buildings amongst trees with floral motif borders
Indian Palmwood Writing Box with Fitted Interior
Indian palmwood writing box. Fitted interior. Split to lid. Length 15.35 in. Height 4.72 in.
Rosewood Box and Hand-Painted Casket Set
An Indian rosewood stationery box of geometric form with ivory inlay (some losses) width 9.06 in. Together with a domed casket hand painted with love scenes. Width 8.66 in. (2)
19th Century Anglo-Indian Bone Writing Slope with Restorations
Bone 19th century Anglo Indian writing slope some losses and restoration. Dimensions 14.96 in. x 11.81 in. x 5.91 in.
Indian Wood Box with Metal Strap Work and Wheels
Indian wood box with metal strap work and lift up lid on wooden wheels. Dimensions 26.38 in. wide, 22.83 in. deep x 23.23 in. high
Anglo-Indian Timber and Brass Jewellery Box
An intriguing Anglo-Indian timber and brass jewellery box, late 19th century, with an arabesque decorated lid, brass edges and recessed bracket handles, the fine interior fitted with a series of drawers, removable trays, boxes, some inlaid, and fold out co
Carved Indian Document Box with Internal Tray
Carved Indian document box, with separate internal segmented tray. Height 4.33 in. weight 13.78 in. diameter 9.84 in.
Sadelli Writing Box, Anglo-Indian, 19th Century
A fine Sadelli writing box, Anglo-Indian mid 19th century. 6.30 in. high, 17.32 in. wide and 11.81 in. deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne
Anglo Indian Inlaid Box with Fitted Interior
Anglo Indian box with with ivory and shell inlay and a fitted interior dimensions 13.19 in. x 9.06 in. x 4.72 in.
Anglo Indian Teak Deed Box with Brass Mounts
Antique Anglo Indian teak deed box. Hinged lid with brass mounts
Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Cage Box with Elephant Inlay
A Ceylonese porcupine quill cage walled box, the underside of the lid inlaid with standing elephant 'Matara'. Some quills missing. Length 9.65 in.