Lot 929:
Sold for £100 hammer
Estimate £40-£60
A 19th Century Ceylonese porcupine quill box, set within an ebony box inlaid with ivory concentric design, the hinged cover revealing nine compartments with fitted lids, 10cm x 28cm x 19.5cm. Subject to CITES regulations and due to ivory content, this lot will require a re-export permit if shipped outside the mainland UK.
Condition report
A few knocks and general wear, one hinge could do with a little repair.
Subject to CITES regulations and due to ivory content, this lot will require a re-export permit if shipped outside the mainland UK.
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