This early nineteenth century workbox is exceptional for its intact interior. It is fitted with a variety of ivory bobbins, thimbles, clamps and pin boxes. It has a secretaire drawer at the base of the box with a writing slope. |
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Workbox with Writing Slope
Bombay Presidency
1800-1814
Micromosiac inlay (sadeli) on a rosewood carcass with sandalwood lining; fitted interior with ivory and silver fittings
Height 13 cm, Width 43.5 cm, Depth 28.5 cm
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Interior view of workbox and writing slope |
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