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Antique Quill Box

Antique Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box
Antique Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box

Antique Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box

Located in London, GB

A small Sinhalese Porcupine Quill Box with a sliding lid. The panels of porcupine quill panels arranged in a chevron pattern, bordered with ebony and bone inlaid banding.

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Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Ebony

Antique Calligrapher's Quill Box, Austrian, Hand Painted, Pen Case, Edwardian
Antique Calligrapher's Quill Box, Austrian, Hand Painted, Pen Case, Edwardian

Antique Calligrapher's Quill Box, Austrian, Hand Painted, Pen Case, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique calligrapher's quill box. An Austrian, painted pearwood pen case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Quill Box

Materials

Pearwood

Antique Anglo-Indian Quill Box with Porcupine Quills, Ceylon, 1920
Antique Anglo-Indian Quill Box with Porcupine Quills, Ceylon, 1920

Antique Anglo-Indian Quill Box with Porcupine Quills, Ceylon, 1920

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Anglo-Indian quill box handcrafted and decorated with porcupine quills and bone dots.

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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Wood

Striking Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Desk Study Box Circa 1920's
Striking Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Desk Study Box Circa 1920's

Striking Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Desk Study Box Circa 1920's

By SILVA (Sri Lanka)

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Eyecatching Ceylonese rectangular porcupine quill box with decoration of ebonised casing and striking porcupine quills and infills of white and black bone 'dots' Sliding lid reveals...

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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Quill Box

Materials

Hardwood

Exquisite Petite Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Keepsake Box Circa 1920's
Exquisite Petite Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Keepsake Box Circa 1920's

Exquisite Petite Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Keepsake Box Circa 1920's

By SILVA (Sri Lanka)

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Petite and charming Ceylonese rectangular porcupine quill box with ebonised casing and inlaid bone decoration.

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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Quill Box

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Anglo Indian Quill and Bone Box
Antique Anglo Indian Quill and Bone Box

Antique Anglo Indian Quill and Bone Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Exceptional antique Anglo Indian sewing box handcrafted with quills and decorated bone with a brass handle, lion heads and paw feet.

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian
Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian

Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique calligrapher's pen box. An Oriental, lacquered papier-mâché quill case in Chinoiserie taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

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1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Quill Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk
Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk

Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique Anglo Indian lap top desk crafted in quills and ebony decorated with bone dots. The surprising interior has multiple components featuring a felt writing surface, n...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Bone, Felt, Wood, Ebony

Rosewood jewelry box with quill wrap, silver décor and “Wedding Souvenir”
Rosewood jewelry box with quill wrap, silver décor and “Wedding Souvenir”

Rosewood jewelry box with quill wrap, silver décor and “Wedding Souvenir”

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Jewelry box, in wood wrapped with rosewood trembles and silver decoration with "WEDDING SOUVENIR". Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 929...

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19th Century European Antique Quill Box

Materials

Silver

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany folding campaign desk with fitted leather interior consisting of document pouch,original ink well, quill box, writing surface, and terminating on supported x framed ...

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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Quill Box

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Quill Box
19th Century Anglo-Indian Quill Box

19th Century Anglo-Indian Quill Box

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H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in

19th Century Anglo-Indian Quill Box

Located in Water Mill, NY

Beautifully made 19th century Anglo-Indian quill box

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19th Century Antique Quill Box

19th Century 6-Sided Anglo-Indian Quill Box
19th Century 6-Sided Anglo-Indian Quill Box

19th Century 6-Sided Anglo-Indian Quill Box

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H 3 in W 8 in D 7.5 in

19th Century 6-Sided Anglo-Indian Quill Box

Located in Water Mill, NY

Unusual 19th Century 6-sided Anglo-Indian quill box

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Indian Quill Box
Indian Quill Box

Indian Quill Box

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H 4.5 in W 11.75 in D 8.75 in

Indian Quill Box

Located in Middleburg, VA

A fantastic hand-crafted quill and bone inlay box from India. It is in great condition and the lift-out interior tray provides great storage for curiosities or jewelry.

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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Quill Box

Quill Box

Quill Box

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H 10 in W 12 in D 9 in

Quill Box

By Craft

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Boxes quill small perfect.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Horn, Wood

Quill Basket Box
Quill Basket Box

Quill Basket Box

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H 6 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in

Quill Basket Box

Located in Middleburg, VA

This basket box is an impeccable example of Indian porcupine quill basket and box craftsmanship and is one of the nicest we've had.

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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Quill Box

George IV Silver Vinaigrette "Quill Pen and Book Grille" by William Edwards 1823
George IV Silver Vinaigrette "Quill Pen and Book Grille" by William Edwards 1823

George IV Silver Vinaigrette "Quill Pen and Book Grille" by William Edwards 1823

By William Edwards

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare George IV London made silver Vinaigrette of rounded rectangular form with plain reeded decoration to the base, lid and sides. The silver gilt interior with finely pierced and ...

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1820s English George IV Antique Quill Box

Materials

Silver

English Rolled Paper or Quilled Paper Tea Caddy
English Rolled Paper or Quilled Paper Tea Caddy

English Rolled Paper or Quilled Paper Tea Caddy

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

English Rolled Paper or Quilled Paper Tea Caddy

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1780s English Hepplewhite style polygon shaped tea caddy constructed of rolled paper or "quilled" paper with Satinwood and glass panes. The interior also has a wooden lid. Made...

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18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Quill Box

Materials

Glass, Satinwood, Paper

17th Century Oak Box with Original Quill Drawer

17th Century Oak Box with Original Quill Drawer

Unavailable

H 9.5 in W 25 in D 16 in

17th Century Oak Box with Original Quill Drawer

Located in London, GB

A rare mid-17th century oak writing box, decorated with lunettes, gouges and punchwork. Used by owners in the Tudor, Elizabethan and Jacobean periods for the housing of limited pers...

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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Quill Box

Materials

Oak

Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell
Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell

Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell

Unavailable

H 3.75 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in

Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell

Located in Shakespeare, ON

The hinged lid lifts to reveal four porcelain inkwells and three quill holders inside the box.

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19th Century French Antique Quill Box

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

DOME QUILL BOX
DOME QUILL BOX

DOME QUILL BOX

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H 4 in W 8.25 in D 6.25 in

DOME QUILL BOX

Located in New York, NY

19th Century dome-shaped-top porcupine quill box with ebony and ivory detail. The inside top intricately inlaid with an elephant design and signed: “Ceylon”.

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19th Century English Antique Quill Box

Large Quill Box
Large Quill Box

Large Quill Box

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H 4.5 in W 10.5 in D 7.75 in

Large Quill Box

Located in New York, NY

Large 19th Century porcupine quill box with ebony and ivory detail. The interior tray fitted with nine covered compartments.

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19th Century English Antique Quill Box

Collection Of English Quill Boxes

Collection Of English Quill Boxes

Located in Buchanan, MI

COLLECTION OF ENGLISH QUILL BOXES

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19th Century English Antique Quill Box

Materials

Wood

Anglo-Indian Quill Box
Anglo-Indian Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Quill Box

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H 5 in W 8.25 in D 11.5 in

Anglo-Indian Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Exotic Ceylonese or Anglo Indian porcupine quill box with all the intricate craftsmanship you would expect, including bone dots, 12 interior compartments in a separate removable cont...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

19th Century Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Porcupine Quill Box

19th Century Porcupine Quill Box

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H 4.75 in W 11.5 in D 8 in

19th Century Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Porcupine quill box with an inset tray with nine individual compartments.

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19th Century Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Bone

19th c. Porcupine Quill box
19th c. Porcupine Quill box

19th c. Porcupine Quill box

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H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in

19th c. Porcupine Quill box

Located in Houston, TX

Anglo-Indian ivory and ebony inset porcupine quill box in excellent condition.

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19th Century Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Ivory, Ebony

Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

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H 4.14 in W 10.04 in D 4.34 in

Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in London, by appointment only

Anglo Indian porcupine quill box.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Horn, Sandalwood

19th Century Anglo - Indian Quill Box
19th Century Anglo - Indian Quill Box

19th Century Anglo - Indian Quill Box

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H 6 in W 12 in D 8 in

19th Century Anglo - Indian Quill Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

19th Century Anglo-Indian porcupine quill box, the stave panel constructed frame in ebony with bone or ivory inlay, the interior having flower inlay pattern on the underside of lid, ...

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19th Century Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Ebony, Bone

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

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H 4.34 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Copenhagen, K

Lovely Anglo-Indian porcupine, ebony and bone quill box, with nine small removable compartments on top of one big.

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1860s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Bone, Ebony

Antique Anglo-Indian Quill Box or Basket
Antique Anglo-Indian Quill Box or Basket

Antique Anglo-Indian Quill Box or Basket

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H 5 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in

Antique Anglo-Indian Quill Box or Basket

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare antique Ceylonese quill box or basket in indigenous hardwoods, quills, and bone dots throughout.

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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Quill Box

Materials

Bone

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box with Key
19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box with Key

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box with Key

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Stunning Porcupine Quill Box, made from black wood with porcupine quill decorations.

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Late 19th Century Antique Quill Box

Materials

Other

Large, Rare and Outstanding Quill Box, Writing Slope
Large, Rare and Outstanding Quill Box, Writing Slope

Large, Rare and Outstanding Quill Box, Writing Slope

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare and wonderful quill box writing slope, with a scalloped base and drawer.

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19th Century Indian Antique Quill Box

4 Anglo Indian or Ceylonese Quill Boxes, Priced Individually
4 Anglo Indian or Ceylonese Quill Boxes, Priced Individually

4 Anglo Indian or Ceylonese Quill Boxes, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A collection of 2 large and 2 small quill boxes. The large boxes, with inlaid spice tray interiors.

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Quill Box

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box with Working Key
19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box with Working Key

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box with Working Key

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th-Century British Colonial handcrafted porcupine quill box with a working lock and key. This antique box has been professionally restored and features a decorative interior lid ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Quill Box

Materials

Bone, Wood

Anglo-Indian Quill Box
Anglo-Indian Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Quill Box

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H 4.75 in W 11.5 in D 8 in

Anglo-Indian Quill Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good mid-19th century porcupine quill decorated box, having bands of striated quills between bone inlaid ebony stiles, the interior with inlaid panel to lid, the whole with good pati...

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1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Ebony

Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Antique Porcupine Quill Box

Antique Porcupine Quill Box

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H 6 in W 12.5 in D 9 in

Antique Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Intriguing rare antique box crafted in tropical hardwoods, porcupine quills, and bone dot inlays.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Anglo Indian Quill Box
Anglo Indian Quill Box

Anglo Indian Quill Box

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H 3.25 in W 8 in D 5.75 in

Anglo Indian Quill Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Anglo-Indian box made of split porcupine quill, ebony and ivory, the interior with ivory inlay and red lacquer ground.

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19th Century Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Ebony, Ivory

Anglo Indian Quill Box
Anglo Indian Quill Box

Anglo Indian Quill Box

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H 6 in W 11 in D 8 in

Anglo Indian Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Refined Anglo Indian basket or cricket box intricately crafted with porcupine quills and ebony, decorated with bone dots and painted floral designs from the island of Ceylon.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

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H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.25 in

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Anglo-Indian box with porcupine quills framed by rosewood with circular bone inlay.

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Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Bone

Porcupine Quill Boxes and Tray
Porcupine Quill Boxes and Tray

Porcupine Quill Boxes and Tray

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unusual 19th Century Anglo-Indian ivory inlaid ebony and porcupine quill basket and boxes

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19th Century Antique Quill Box

Materials

Ebony, Ivory

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

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H 3.75 in W 10.25 in

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Anglo-Indian box with porcupine quills framed by rosewood with circular bone inlay.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Rosewood

Anglo-Indian Hexagonal Quill Box
Anglo-Indian Hexagonal Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Hexagonal Quill Box

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H 3.625 in W 8.75 in D 7 in

Anglo-Indian Hexagonal Quill Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Anglo-Indian hexagonal box of ebonized hardwood inset with disks of bone holding porcupine quills.

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Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Bone

Hexagon Form Porcupine Quill Box
Hexagon Form Porcupine Quill Box

Hexagon Form Porcupine Quill Box

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H 4 in W 9 in D 7.5 in

Hexagon Form Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo Indian lidded box crafted in porcupine quills, indigenous hardwood, and decorated with bone dots.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Bone

19th Century Anglo Indian Quill Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Quill Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Quill Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine mid 19th Century Anglo Indian box made of porcupine quill, ebony, sandalwood and bone, the exterior decorated in bands of split quills in a "zig zag" pattern within a bone inlai...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Ebony, Bone, Sandalwood

Anglo-Indian Round Porcupine Quill Box
Anglo-Indian Round Porcupine Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Round Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Anglo-Indian shallow bowl with porcupine quills framed by rosewood with circular bone inlay. Unusual form, will make a great key tray! Made in colonial Ceylon, present day Sri Lanka.  

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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Ceylonese Hexagonal Porcupine Quill Box, 19th Century
Antique Ceylonese Hexagonal Porcupine Quill Box, 19th Century

Antique Ceylonese Hexagonal Porcupine Quill Box, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine antique Ceylonese hexagonal shaped ebony and porcupine quill box marked GALLE (Galle was an important trading post in Ceylon).

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19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Quill Box

Materials

Ebony

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good mid-19th century Indian box constructed of rows of porcupine quills in a bone inlaid ebony framework, the fitted interior with removable tray of nine lidded compartments, the qu...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Bone, Ebony

Hexagonal Ceylonese Ebony and Porcupine Quill Box
Hexagonal Ceylonese Ebony and Porcupine Quill Box

Hexagonal Ceylonese Ebony and Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Hexagonal box covered in porcupine quills set in a framework of bone inlaid ebony, the conforming lid with six sloped panels centering a divided center panel with a brass handle.

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Pearland, TX

A fine antique 19th century British Colonial handcrafted porcupine quill and ebony box, made in Matara, Ceylon the colonial name for Sri Lanka.

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19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Quill Box

Materials

Bone, Ebony

Rare Anglo Indian Lidded Quill Box or Basket
Rare Anglo Indian Lidded Quill Box or Basket

Rare Anglo Indian Lidded Quill Box or Basket

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare Anglo Indian lidded quill basket or box, with ivory or bone inlay.

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19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Quill Box

Rectangular Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box with Bone Inlaid Ebony Trim
Rectangular Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box with Bone Inlaid Ebony Trim

Rectangular Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box with Bone Inlaid Ebony Trim

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A fine Ceylonese box of rectangular form with porcupine quills set into a framework of bone inlaid ebony.

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Wood

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box with Interior Divided Tray
19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box with Interior Divided Tray

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box with Interior Divided Tray

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A large rectangular box made of dark hardwood inlaid with bone dots framing panels of porcupine quill.

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Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo Raj Antique Quill Box

Materials

Bone, Wood

Anglo-Indian Quill Box with Elephant Inlay
Anglo-Indian Quill Box with Elephant Inlay

Anglo-Indian Quill Box with Elephant Inlay

Located in Greenwich, CT

An Anglo-Indian box of porcupine quills in a tray shape with a lid.

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19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Quill Box

Materials

Ebony, Bone

19th C Anglo Indian Quill  Box with Pen Holder and Ink Stand Box and Drawer
19th C Anglo Indian Quill  Box with Pen Holder and Ink Stand Box and Drawer

19th C Anglo Indian Quill Box with Pen Holder and Ink Stand Box and Drawer

Located in Palm Beach, FL

An Anglo Indian 19th C box, with pen holder and inkstand of quill with pull out drawer, bone figures and brass trim and feet.

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19th Century Indian Antique Quill Box

Rare Large Size Anglo Indian Quill Sewing Box
Rare Large Size Anglo Indian Quill Sewing Box

Rare Large Size Anglo Indian Quill Sewing Box

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H 5.75 in W 13.75 in D 10.25 in

Rare Large Size Anglo Indian Quill Sewing Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A large size Anglo Indian quill box, with a sewing box interior, unusual in this type of box, as these boxes normally have spice compartment interiors.

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19th Century Indian Antique Quill Box

A Large and Rare Anglo Indian Box, Kathleen
A Large and Rare Anglo Indian Box, Kathleen

A Large and Rare Anglo Indian Box, Kathleen

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare and unusual Anglo Indian Ceylonese quill box, inlaid with the name Kathleen, in bone dots.

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19th Century Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Ebony, Bone, Ivory

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Pen Box
Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Pen Box

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Pen Box

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H 1.875 in W 8 in D 3.875 in

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Pen Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Anglo-Indian box with porcupine quills framed by rosewood with circular bone inlay.

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Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Collection Of Quill And Irory Boxes
Collection Of Quill And Irory Boxes

Collection Of Quill And Irory Boxes

Located in Buchanan, MI

Collection Of Quill And Irory Boxes Priced Per Box

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19th Century English Antique Quill Box

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century English Quill-Veneered Box
Large 19th Century English Quill-Veneered Box

Large 19th Century English Quill-Veneered Box

Located in Queens, NY

Large 19th century English Victorian ebony and inlaid bone box covered in an unusual quill veneer.

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19th Century British Antique Quill Box

Materials

Bone, Ebony

Antique Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Letter Box
Antique Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Letter Box

Antique Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Letter Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo-Indian basket or letter box crafted with indigenous hardwood, porcupine quills, and decorated with bone dots.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Decorative Box
Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Decorative Box

Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Decorative Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo Indian box decorated with bone discs and porcupine quills between bands of ebony.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Basket
Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Basket

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Basket

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H 3.5 in W 9 in D 7 in

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Basket

Located in Stamford, CT

Part of a group of seven quill items we recently acquired, the group includes three boxes a basket a frame and two match holders.

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1880s Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Anglo Indian Quill Writing Slope
Anglo Indian Quill Writing Slope

Anglo Indian Quill Writing Slope

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H 5 in W 14 in D 10.5 in

Anglo Indian Quill Writing Slope

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good mid-19th century porcupine quill decorated writing slope, having bands of striated quills between bone inlaid ebony stiles, the interior finely inlaid with penwork decorated bon...

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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Bone, Ebony

Anglo-Indian Quill Book Rack
Anglo-Indian Quill Book Rack

Anglo-Indian Quill Book Rack

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H 5 in W 17.5 in D 6 in

Anglo-Indian Quill Book Rack

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare Anglo-Indian bookrack made of hardwood and porcupine quills with a tight architectural form. You can flatter your books by putting them in it, or just display it as is. This h...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

19th Century Anglo-Indian Quill Lap Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Quill Lap Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Quill Lap Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An exquisite hinged dresser top box made of quills with bone inlay banded exterior.

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Bone

Rare and Unusual Large Quill Lap Desk
Rare and Unusual Large Quill Lap Desk

Rare and Unusual Large Quill Lap Desk

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H 5 in W 15 in D 11.5 in

Rare and Unusual Large Quill Lap Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare and unusual large quill lap desk, with detailed ivory inlaid interior, and 2 drawers.

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19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Quill Box

Antique Anglo Indian Celonese Porcupine Quill Basket
Antique Anglo Indian Celonese Porcupine Quill Basket

Antique Anglo Indian Celonese Porcupine Quill Basket

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo Indian Celonese porcupine quill basket with a Hardwood Frame dotted with inlaid bone. Having a hinged lid which opens to reveal an interior decorated in exciting inlaid...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Very Large Anglo Indian 19th C. Quill Lap Desk
Very Large Anglo Indian 19th C. Quill Lap Desk

Very Large Anglo Indian 19th C. Quill Lap Desk

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H 6.5 in W 15.75 in D 9.25 in

Very Large Anglo Indian 19th C. Quill Lap Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A very large 19th C. quill lap desk, with inlaid bone or ivory interior, hidden drawers, and leather covered writing surface.

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19th Century Antique Quill Box

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Antique English Burlwood Voting Box / Still Bank
Antique English Burlwood Voting Box / Still Bank

Antique English Burlwood Voting Box / Still Bank

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning and scarce antique English Victorian era burlwood voting box. Hand-crafted in the 19th century, the small table box having a rectangular case with hinged lid top fitted w...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

$4,554 / set

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Antique Quill Box

Materials

Wood

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Quill Box

Materials

Textile

19th Century Napoleon III Vervelle Ebonized Box with Brass Inlay
19th Century Napoleon III Vervelle Ebonized Box with Brass Inlay

19th Century Napoleon III Vervelle Ebonized Box with Brass Inlay

By Maison Vervelle Audot Successeur

Located in Pearland, TX

A 19th century French ebonized box with brass inlay, the lock signed Vervelle Faut. Vervelle was a famed French maker of boxes, caskets and cabinetry, renowned for their fine craftsm...

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19th Century French Antique Quill Box

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s
Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s

Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique 1940s Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box. Mosaic Luxury Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Vanity Box. Middle Eastern Asian Mosaic Wood Box with Inlays ...

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Quill Box

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood

Sculpture Made in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Sculpture Made in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

Sculpture Made in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

$1,391 / item

H 14.57 in W 4.34 in D 7.49 in

Sculpture Made in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

By Patrick Coard

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Antique Quill Box

Materials

Brass

Mirror-Large Round Porcupine Quill
Mirror-Large Round Porcupine Quill

Mirror-Large Round Porcupine Quill

$1,895 / item

H 43 in Dm 43 in

Mirror-Large Round Porcupine Quill

Located in New York, NY

An earthy yet edgy take on the classic starburst mirror, this striking piece was handcrafted from genuine porcupine quills, naturally shed and collected on a farm in Cape Town, South...

Category

2010s South African Antique Quill Box

Materials

Mirror

The 'Matisse' Etagere
The 'Matisse' Etagere

The 'Matisse' Etagere

$2,539 / item

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

The 'Matisse' Etagere

Located in London, GB

The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...

Category

2010s English Folk Art Antique Quill Box

Materials

Wrought Iron

Small Antique Walnut Box With Marbleized Paper Interior. English C.1870
Small Antique Walnut Box With Marbleized Paper Interior. English C.1870

Small Antique Walnut Box With Marbleized Paper Interior. English C.1870

$200Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.75 in W 6.75 in D 4 in

Small Antique Walnut Box With Marbleized Paper Interior. English C.1870

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely walnut box Wonderful figure in the wood particularly on the front Marbleized paper interior I particularly like the use brass screws for decoration on the top Free UK ship...

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1870s British Victorian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Walnut

Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece
Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece

Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

An impressive object entirely shaped and finished by hand, it reveals very different glaze treatments inside and out. While expertly worked to achieve a scalloped edge and channeled ...

Category

2010s European Antique Quill Box

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Hand-Carved Sandalwood Jewelry Box by Rajasthani Artist, India
Hand-Carved Sandalwood Jewelry Box by Rajasthani Artist, India

Hand-Carved Sandalwood Jewelry Box by Rajasthani Artist, India

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand-Carved Anglo-Indian Mughal Style Wooden Jewelry Box – Early 20th Century An elegant early 20th-century Anglo-Raj carved wooden box, finely handcrafted in India and richly decor...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Quill Box

Materials

Sandalwood

19th Century Anglo-Indian Mughal Jewelry Box, Hand-Carved Sandalwood
19th Century Anglo-Indian Mughal Jewelry Box, Hand-Carved Sandalwood

19th Century Anglo-Indian Mughal Jewelry Box, Hand-Carved Sandalwood

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

19th century Anglo-Indian Mughal wood box, inlaid and hand carved with the Taj Mahal and some flowers all around. Jewelry box, Anglo-Raj box from India in great condition. Nice Mugha...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Quill Box

Materials

Sandalwood

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century
Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

19th century Anglo-Indian wooden box fitted with various compartments finely hand carved. The top is finely hand carved with the Taj Mahal. The interior with removable hand carved ni...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quill Box

Materials

Sandalwood

Anglo-Indian Decorative Box, Filigree & Carved Horn, Vizagapatam, 1880
Anglo-Indian Decorative Box, Filigree & Carved Horn, Vizagapatam, 1880

Anglo-Indian Decorative Box, Filigree & Carved Horn, Vizagapatam, 1880

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Bone Inlaid Jewelry Box, India, Late 19th Century Exceptional late 19th-century Anglo-Indian footed domed jewelry box from Vizagapatam, India, maste...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Quill Box

Materials

Wood

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