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879 - Two Anglo-Indian carved ebony dressing chests, late 19th century, West Bengal, Kolkata (Calcutta), each exterior carved with overlapping registers of rosette sprays, scrolling vegetal and floral foliage, encased within narrow bands of zigzag fretwork, each cover centred with a floral medallion and inlaid with an ivory name, 'MAISIE.M.TAINS' or 'Miss TARADEVI', the hinged cover revealing a mirror and a fitted interior of open compartments and removable trays in sandalwood Ivory Declaration Submission Reference: VZQ83QR4 & CFDTVATD Ivory - Important Information: This lot contains ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. (larger 25.5cm wide , 32cm deep, 14cm high (closed); smaller 23.5cm wide, 28.5cm deep, 13cm high (closed)) (2) Condition Report: 'Maisie' with mirror damaged and corner lacking to the top. The interior with some damage to the compartments. 'Taradevi' with minor knocks and splits to wood. Interior with some damage to the compartments. For images, please request a condition report.
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Two Anglo-Indian carved ebony dressing chests, late 19th century, West Bengal, Kolkata (Calcutta), each exterior carved with overlapping registers of rosette sprays, scrolling vegetal and floral foliage, encased within narrow bands of zigzag fretwork, each cover centred with a floral medallion and inlaid with an ivory name, 'MAISIE.M.TAINS' or 'Miss TARADEVI', the hinged cover revealing a mirror and a fitted interior of open compartments and removable trays in sandalwood Ivory Declaration Submission Reference: VZQ83QR4 & CFDTVATD Ivory - Important Information: This lot contains ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. (larger 25.5cm wide , 32cm deep, 14cm high (closed); smaller 23.5cm wide, 28.5cm deep, 13cm high (closed)) (2) Condition Report: 'Maisie' with mirror damaged and corner lacking to the top. The interior with some damage to the compartments. 'Taradevi' with minor knocks and splits to wood. Interior with some damage to the compartments. For images, please request a condition report.
Auction details
Asian and Islamic Art - Day TwoAuction house
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